(English) episode 44-Beyond Flexibility - Unlocking Strength and Muscle Growth Through Extreme Stretching

In animal studies long-term stretching interventions up to several hours per day have shown large increases in muscle mass as well as maximal strength. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a long-term stretching on maximal strength, muscle cross sectional area (MCSA) and range of motion (ROM) in humans.(Warneke K, Brinkmann A, Hillebrecht M, Schiemann S. Influence of long-lasting static stretching on maximal strength, muscle thickness and flexibility. Front Physiol [Internet]. 2022;13:878955. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2022.878955)