Stretching

Curious to see when board member stretch. Some articles say to stretch post workout, others say to stretch during a workout. I've started to stretch between sets, kind of like an active rest. Any input on how effective this is?

[Fudomyo]

I pretty much never stretch. The occasional feel good stretch, but that's about it.

[Jock]

2-3 mins of stretching before I start is my way.

Jock

[Lee J B]

Used to just jump straight in but in light of recent and long gone injuries I've decided I'm quite prone to them now, however stretching has most deffinitly helped (Pre-workout that is).

[Jakanden]

I usually do 5min of cardio to get "warmed up", then I stretch the muscle group I am working between sets. If it is a lower body day (Squats and deadlifts) I most certainly stretch before the workout as well (Hurdlers stretch, toe touch, etc.)

It may or may not have an effect, but I always feel nice and loose afterwards so i do it heh.

[James_M]

once in a while i stretch out if i am feeling sore or stiff, but usually i do 5-10mins of cardio to warm up then jump right into the workout...so far i seem ok from not stretching...

[Steve]

I stretch post-, during and pre-workout.

Steve

[Todd]

I stretch between every single set and occasionally pre-workout. That is it.

[cursor]

I always couple my stretch with a yawn...

lol at cursor....

[mustang GT]

I stretch in between sets and I stretch post workout.