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Originally posted by Chris Correia:
I've read/heard the static stretching, explosive action explanation/discussion.
However, I suspect that there is less to that concern than meets the eye. I understand the explanation/issue, but I suspect future research will show otherwise at some point.
Martial artists have static stretched forever, and many are still very fast and powerful.
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Excellent points Chris.
The studies show an immediate effect that static stretching has on power.
This is in my book:
If I had you do a MAX squat a true 1RM - and repeat this for 2-3 sets, and then immediately had you perform your typical 8 rep - what do you think would happen ?
You'd be weaker - your typical 8 rep load would be too heavy.
So 'under these conditions' - strength training has been shown to make you weaker. Just a different way of looking at it.
AC