tension-relax method stretch

blakmilc · Post by **blakmilc** » Nov 02, 2005 04:55

Does this method work for all muscles or just the inner thigh muscles for splits? I just tried that method for a few other stretches, i'll i see if it actually works.

dragon · Post by **dragon** » Nov 02, 2005 06:05

Isometric contractions can work for any muscle in the body.
The section on isometrics in Stretching Scientifically show an array of exercises for all the major muscles in the body.

Dragon.

Moe · Post by **Moe** » Nov 21, 2005 18:31

I'm wondering whether doing the isometric front splits influences the side split stretch? Because when you assume the front split position and tense to pinch the floor you tense the hamstring if your front leg and also end up tensing the inner thighs of the back leg, so I am wondering whether this helps a bit with side splits?

dragon · Post by **dragon** » Nov 22, 2005 06:00

If you're performing the "martial arts" front split,then yes,it will also work the adductors.

Dragon.

Pu-key · Post by **Pu-key** » Nov 25, 2005 06:26

I know how using isometrics is the faster way to gain the splits then relax stretching. I'm just wondering, will doing them both be faster then isometrics alone?

dragon · Post by **dragon** » Nov 25, 2005 06:45

I think the difference would be negligible.
The main advantage is that if you only perform isometrics,you can only stretch(statically) 3,maybe 4 times per week.If you add relaxed stretches to your program you can also stretch on your rest days.
Another thing that i do in my workouts is to perform my isometric/relaxed stretches in different positions.For example,if i perform an isometric front lunge stance for the hip flexors i'll use a different position for the relaxed stretch.

Dragon.