Stretching: Old Forum Topic
Original Poster: setsu nin to
Forum: Bodyweight Exercises
Posted On: 17-03-2004, 03:36
Orginal Post: setsu nin to: Stretching
MartialArtist
Well I've been off for a while and was wondering some good stretching exercises and exercises for a heavy bag anyone is appreciated thanks
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craz1
First of all I would suggest a thorough warm up, that is the key element to start stretching, things like jogging on the spot or Jump jacks are fine. Then place your right / left on the floor or on a raised bar, on a raised bar it looks like a sort of a kicking stance, then simply touch your toes if you can, bend forward from the waist, don't try and touch your head to your knee or thigh but instead bend forward and keep your toes pointed up, hold that stretch for about 20 - 30 seconds, then repeat on the other leg. There are countless webpages with stretches try them. For the heavy bag try and work on " one - two's " pick two techniques legs or hands and practice, hit high then low or low then high, it's up to you!.
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HongKongDragon
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Originally posted by craz1
First of all I would suggest a thorough warm up, that is the key element to start stretching, things like jogging on the spot or Jump jacks are fine. Then place your right / left on the floor or on a raised bar, on a raised bar it looks like a sort of a kicking stance, then simply touch your toes if you can, bend forward from the waist, don't try and touch your head to your knee or thigh but instead bend forward and keep your toes pointed up, hold that stretch for about 20 - 30 seconds, then repeat on the other leg. There are countless webpages with stretches try them. For the heavy bag try and work on " one - two's " pick two techniques legs or hands and practice, hit high then low or low then high, it's up to you!.
Just want to add from what is already said. When you put your leg on the bar or staircase (I prefer staircase, because you can put your leg to a higher step once you improve) Also push your leg downward, this will improve flexibility quicker, once you feel more loose, split your leg more. I normally keep my body straight as this will help more, because the center of gravity. (More Physics!! )
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Post: Kyorgi:
How long and to what extent of streching you do depends on what kind of climate you live in. If it is usually colder you must strech longer and more intensely. If you live in a warmer area such streches are not as important (but you should do them anyways.)>
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