Dynamic Stretching

**MTReg** · Posted On: 8/10/2007 12:19pm

What does everyone here do, interms of stretching?

**Asriel** · Posted On: 8/10/2007 12:45pm

When i was doing a lot of striking arts I find that dynamic stretching in the morning and as a warm up exercise worked a treat.

**spirez** · Posted On: 8/10/2007 2:23pm

Originally Posted by Asriel

When i was doing a lot of striking arts I find that dynamic stretching in the morning and as a warm up exercise worked a treat.

Yeah that's the method that Kurz recommends in his book.

I always do these before BJJ or MT. Gradually increase ROM and keep it controlled. Don't just fling your leg out as far and fast as possible as you'll likely pull something!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHKvLuVhabg

Few more ideas, even though some look silly, lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f65aqrIyYYc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkCZym9CT54

**MTReg** · Posted On: 8/12/2007 6:01am

When i do the dynamic stretching, like frontal raises, side raises and rear raises, how fast should i be doing them. Is it better to go slow?

**Rubberduck** · Posted On: 8/12/2007 9:03am

Start slow, and add speed only when you can control them. If your muscles start to contract, you are doing them too fast and/or far. When you get better, speed should be closer to actual speed of your kick, but not 100%.

**MTReg** · Posted On: 8/13/2007 4:32am

Thanks for all the help guys and girls, much appreciated.

**Ashe** · Posted On: 8/15/2007 1:29am

For dynamic stretching, I've been working with Intu-Flow and Prasara yoga from RMAX ( www.rmaxinternational.com ) and I rarely get stiff or sore, even after heavy workouts. I have also become much more relaxed in my movements as I become able to move smoothly with greater range of motion.

That said, sometimes I will do some extra stretching following a workout, or between workouts. It's fun and feels good when you do it right.