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stretching

  • Targets tight, shortened muscles, allowing joints to move through a greater range
  • Increases tissue elasticity and reduces passive stiffness
  • Prepares muscles for strengthening by reducing restrictions

flexibility​

  • The ability of a muscle to lengthen and allow movement
  • Refers to passive range of motion

Limitations​

Passive stretching focuses on increasing muscle length and reducing stiffness > it doesn’t address the muscle's active control over the joint

  • Lack of Strength in New Range

    • If you stretch and lengthen a muscle without strengthening it, your body may not feel "safe" using that new range of motion
    • This could lead to instability or an inability to access that range during movement.

  • Risk of Injury

    • An overly flexible joint without supporting strength is more prone to dislocations or strains, as it lacks the control needed to stabilize itself

  • Short-Term Gains

    • Stretching temporarily reduces tension
    • BUT doesn’t necessarily lead to permanent changes unless paired with strengthening exercises that reinforce the new range.

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