Flexibility is the ability to perform a joint action through a range of movement. In any movement there are two groups of muscles at work:
-protagonistic muscles which cause the movement to take place
-opposing the movement and determining the amount of flexibility are the antagonistic muscles
Why do flexibility exercises?
The objective of flexibility training is to improve the range of movement of the antagonistic muscles.
What are the benefits?
Flexibility plays an important part in the preparation of athletes by developing a range of movement to allow technical development and assisting in the prevention of injury.
What do I need to consider before conducting flexibility exercises?
The body responds best to a stretching program when it is warm and the muscles and joints have been exercised through their current range of movement.
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