Starting a Stretching Routine

[RDJ]

The best stretch IMO is hanging by your hands and making yourself as long as possible.

[Scrap]

Not a good idea RDJ, you cant stretch Bone.

[RDJ]

Not a good idea RDJ, you cant stretch Bone.

That sounds unhealthy indeed. It doesn't do that though, it stretches numerous muscles, lats and core muscles in particular.

[Scrap]

It doesnt, it contracts them.

[Youngblood]

Hey Scrap...I did a little digging through links. I would like for someone to teach me the around the back uppercut! plzk tnx.

[Chris Nagel]

Hey Scrap...I did a little digging through links. I would like for someone to teach me the around the back uppercut! plzk tnx.

I remember that one. You just need to be flexible in your shoulders, and cheeky enough to want to pull it off.

[Youngblood]

Hey Scrap...I did a little digging through links. I would like for someone to teach me the around the back uppercut! plzk tnx.

I remember that one. You just need to be flexible in your shoulders, and cheeky enough to want to pull it off.

This post got me thinking, as I seem to have a lot of time for it these days. I've done a considerable amount of strengthening in my shoulder areas recently. I'm not sure if I have done the right amount of stretching to go along with it.

So what are thoughts on stetching to loosen up in a situation where it is in way, post strengthening. I've rewatched video of my last fight, and one thing I notice is my shoulders do in fact seem stiff, a bit square at times.

Maybe recommended stretches to undo tightness? Thoughts?

[RDJ]

It doesnt, it contracts them.

As long as you don't pull yourself up, no muscle is contracting. I just hang, and I actually feel the muscles stretching. The only contracting muscles are in my hands so I keep hanging.

[Scrap]

Oh yes they are, the Body works All or Nothing they have to to much stress

[Salty]

Whats the back uppercut YB?