[RetardControl]

As the title says, I'm interested in peoples daily stretching routine/s that don't involve training. Routines you do at home or work that supplement your training.

1. Do you stretch daily? If no, why not?

2. If yes, do you do any kind of light warm up before hand?

3. How long do you stretch for?

4. Do you believe isometric or dynamic stretches are better?

I'm finding that I'm getting some benefit from stretching every day when I get on the mat, areas that previously felt very tight are starting to loosen and allow for a wider range of movement. I'm interested as to how others do this and what benefits they feel they get from it.

Also, as a side note, does anyone recommend Scott Sonnons Grapplers Toolbox Reborn? This seems to be the next logical step from Stretching. What about Pilates for Grapplers?

I look forward to your input.

[Gsoares2]

No i dont but i like this topic - I would liek to have a small like say 5 minute stretch routine i could do every morning to get the day started.

If anyone has one put together.. Post it up.. and ill start following it... let you know if it helps.

[Ghosted-Barra]

1) Yes

2) Yes, its more of a light work out than a warm up. 500 jumping jacks 50 squats 50 jump squats 100 pushups 250 set ups (this is done on days I dont have class)

3) 30 seconds per stretch, never really paid attention to the clock to see how long i am on the floor for.

4) A good mixture of both.

As far as the things you listed, I am not familiar with them, but Ginastica Natural Fundamentals DVD by Alvaro Romano is pretty good.

[Balto]

I try to stretch daily, although I miss some days.

I have a "short" stretching routine that involves about three lower body stretches total. I also have a "long" stretching routine that has about twenty stretches.

Stretching is really easy to do so it makes sense to try to do it every day.

[Evaristo Medrano]

Yeah Im always stretching @ home @ the gym @ Work.the Chicks Dig it !
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[TacWar]

do i think I should have a stretching and warm up routine every day .... yes do I ...nope not at all in the slightest. I had a friend who does strength and conditioning for a football program put one together for me last summer and I never got into it fully because I was sick and hurt all last summer. I should try and find time this summer and do it tho.

[Mohawk79]

Eddie Bravo's mastering the rubber guard has a good section on stretching specifically made for grapplers.

[B3rserk3R]

I try to spend 5 minutes at least 3 times a day at work stretching. Nothing much just some static and 3 dimensional stretching (google it, love it) for the areas that feel tight, and drop into a full squat a few times.

The days I don't train I spend 30-45 minutes working on flexibility, mobility, as well as core and stability work for my bad knee. Usually throw in some interval training after, though too much still aggrevates the aforementioned knee.

[TalkShowOnMute]

Originally Posted by Mohawk79

Eddie Bravo's mastering the rubber guard has a good section on stretching specifically made for grapplers.

I pretty much do 2 or 3 of those stretches..and one or two I got from Draculino, but I wish I could say I did them daily...more like once a week if that (outside of jiu jitsu).

I need to start something daily....

[AZfighter]

I have been thinking about this aswell. I think my flexibility is what is holding me back alot.