https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23625461Introduction:
Modulation of muscle characteristics was attempted through altering muscle stretch during resistance training. We hypothesized that stretch would enhance muscle responses.
Methods:
Participants trained for 8 weeks, loading the quadriceps in a shortened (SL-0-50o knee flexion; n=10) or lengthened (LL- 40-90o ; n=11) position, followed by 4 weeks detraining. Controls (CON; n=10) were untrained. Quadriceps strength, Vastus Lateralis architecture, anatomical cross-sectional area (aCSA), and serum IGF-I (insulin-like growth factor 1) were measured at weeks 0, 8, 10, and 12.
Results:
Increases in fascicle length (29±4% vs. 14±4%), distal aCSA (53±12% vs. 18±8%), strength (26±6% vs. 7±3%), and IGF-I (31±6% vs. 7±6%) were greater in LL compared to SL (P<0.05). No changes occurred in CON. Detraining decrements in strength and aCSA were greater in SL than LL (P<0.05).
Discussion:
Enhanced muscle in vivo (and somewhat IGF-I) adaptations to resistance training are concurrent with muscle stretch, which warrants its inclusion within training
Loaded stretching makes you grow. aka; Do what Rob tells ya.
Loaded stretching makes you grow. aka; Do what Rob tells ya.
Seems science is catching up with the BP recommendations of adding some loaded stretching...
Wow, great find brother. Thanks for sharing...
I'm happy to see validation that my guidance was spot on.
Blueprint was written for you, your children and their children. A better way to train and gain - of which loaded stretching is a BIG component! Wait until they catch up on Ecdysterone. I mean, how much more obvious can it be?
I'm happy to see validation that my guidance was spot on.
Blueprint was written for you, your children and their children. A better way to train and gain - of which loaded stretching is a BIG component! Wait until they catch up on Ecdysterone. I mean, how much more obvious can it be?