Total Body Static Stretching Routine…by Brad Campbell

What’s up IC members?  Today I have a total body static stretching routine that you can use post-workout (after weight training or cardio workouts…doesn’t matter), when your muscles are nice and warm.  This is the best time to perform “static stretching,” as the risk of pulling muscles is lowered.

You can also use this total body stretching routine on off days or spaced away from workouts (warm the body slightly beforehand) – I just wouldn’t recommend doing excessive static stretching PRE-workout, as this has been shown to reduce power, output and performance.

For pre-workout stretching routines that’ll get you loose without pulling muscles, go here —> warm-up stretching routines

Total Body Static Stretching Routine:

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Remember to focus on increasing flexibility and range of motion each time you repeat this stretching routine.  Always have a purpose with any workout or stretching session…with focusing on what you’re doing and making a conscious effort to improve, you’re not going to get much benefit…even with stretching.

Again, if you don’t have time to complete this after your workouts, you can do this by itself on an off day or later in the day, spaced away from your actual workout.  If this is the case, just make sure to warm your core temperature up a little bit and start very slow with the stretches, gradually increasing the depth of each stretch as your muscles loosen up.

The goal is to spend as much time stretching each week as you do working out.  This is a LOT of stretching that most people totally neglect.  If you want the total package, you can’t leave this part out.  I know it’s boring, but it’s so good for you…and your posture will thank you for it.

Throw on some good tunes or watch TV while you do it, to make the time go by faster…or, use it as a time to meditate and envision yourself with the ideal lean body.

Your Coach,
Brad Campbell

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