I stopped doing all yoga last year, partly due to an injury caused by pushing it too much, and partly due to what Hartman had to say about it (or generally about static stretching). I know that as I get older and out of explosive sports, I will add it back in.
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. Perhaps they are the genetically-blessed ones, and can perform well despite their static stretching. Then take Chris Carter (and others), who apparently did/do a ton of yoga and are great athletes. My grandmaster, a 63 year old gentlemen, does static stretching and extended cardio, but he's still very explosive. But, again, he is very naturally gifted.
I suspect it's a matter of genetics, balance of activity, and perhaps exactly how one does their static stretching.
As a bit of an older guy, I find my sporadic yoga to keep me overall more limber, which sure helps my body in the taekwondo gym. And it's good for the soul. I have begun using Mark's V's movement prep stuff (Core Performance), but I still like the yoga.
Just some thoughts to liven up a quiet area.
Of course, you could turn it into a martial arts training area!
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.
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.
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