stretching

[B.E.N.]

if you want muscle strains then go for it. It might reduce max presses because the muscle isn't as playable, but it doesn't promote mire growth. If you are talking on the terms of growth then ton need to research growth, not max Press. You have to stretch the muscles completely through its entire range to include all muscle fibers in the group. This is the reason for feeling a good stretch on fly or why you stand in a block when doing calf raises to stretch the muscle throughout its full range.

I've been a competitive athlete since 7 years old. USS swimming, not little league. I've worked with trainers and physical therapists from around the US and I've never once had one that said stretching is bad in a WORKOUT. Maxing out, I have no idea and don't care so much either.

Read what I wrote again, please. I did not say DON'T stretch.

I said don't stretch PRE-WORKOUT. Meaning before your workout. Stretch away after your workout. Stretching pre-workout has even been shown to possibily promote more injuries.

You are talking about swimming and other sports. You can't draw the same comparison to weightlifting.

[DeputyLoneWolf]

Read what I wrote again, please. I did not say DON'T stretch.

I said don't stretch PRE-WORKOUT. Meaning before your workout. Stretch away after your workout. Stretching pre-workout has even been shown to possibily promote more injuries.

You are talking about swimming and other sports. You can't draw the same comparison to weightlifting.

I totally agree.

[DSM4Life]

No need to stretch pre-workout just make sure you do your warm up sets.