Well, I start ALL my training routines with the 15-20 minutes full stretch I learnt at the Dojo when I used to do Aikido. Everything is stretched deeply.

The main reason being I do not want my weightlifting to make me stiff and unflexible so I can restart Aikido one of these days and not die when I set foot on the tatami (I can already hear my Sensei "Ah, here comes Mr. Muscle, the gym rat... let's demonstrate that strenght isn't everything... I leave the rest to your imagination!)

And between sets I'll give the part I just worked out a GOOD stretch. I don't know of it does any good, but it sure FEELS good!

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