Is Stretching Overrated? Strength Training Improves Flexibility

Stretching and strength training

Key Points: A new meta-analysis compared strength training with stretching and found that both increased flexibility and range of motion to a similar extent. By training all your major muscle groups and joints through a long range of motion, you don’t only get better gains in muscle mass and strength, but you also improve your … Read more

Should You Stretch after Strength Training?

Stretch after strength training

You put down the weights after your last set – now what? Can you hit the showers, or should you do some stretching after your weight training is done? That’s what today’s question from David is about: “Is it important to stretch after strength training?” I answer this question in the video below, but if … Read more