Background The current literature on the chronic effects of static stretching (SS) exercises on
muscle strength and power is unclear and controversial. Objective We aimed to examine the …

It is recognized that stretching is an effective method to chronically increase the joint range
of motion. However, the effects of stretching training on the muscle‐tendon structural …

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comprehensive resource on muscle hypertrophy in the world. Written by Brad Schoenfeld …

Background Long-term stretching of human skeletal muscles increases joint range of motion
through altered stretch perception and decreased resistance to stretch. There is also some …

Purpose: To determine i) the reliability of two-dimensional ultrasonography for the
assessment of biceps femoris long head (BFlh) architectural characteristics; ii) if limbs with a …

Stretch training is widely used in a variety of fitness‐related capacities such as increasing
joint range of motion, preventing contractures and alleviating injuries. Moreover, some …

Abstract Freitas, SR and Mil-Homens, P. Effect of 8-week high-intensity stretching training on
biceps femoris architecture. J Strength Cond Res 29 (6): 1737–1740, 2015—Previous …

Introduction Static stretching (SS) program are widely used in clinical and athletic settings.
Many previous studies investigate the effect of SS program on muscle strength and muscle …

The adaptations of the human body resulting from the aging process especially loss of
flexibility can increase the risk of falls and the risk of developing other health conditions …

Background: The risk of future injury appears to be influenced by agonist fascicle length
(FL), joint range of motion (ROM) and eccentric strength. Biomechanical observations of the …