How long do you stretch?

[El_Forklift]

Here's something to think about for you guys:

Static stretching (as when you hold a stretch for 10 seconds or more at a time) has been proven in studies to reduce strength up to 15% when done preworkout. On the other hand dynamic stretching going through the full range of motion has been shown to enhance strength and power when done at the beginning of a session.

I've trained pro athletes in the past who have been told not to do static stretching. The thinking behind is the obvious that one should not stretch a cold muscle as it has shown to increase the risk of injury. The findings as stated above provide additional reason and more than sufficient reason on its own to reconsider the type of stretching you perform pre workout.

Yup I did a presentation on this....

[-drebin-]

I normally jog to the gym which only takes a few minutes then shadow box round the ring for 2 rounds to loosen up and break a sweat. Then I go through a range of static stretches for about 3 minutes. Then I just do those static stretches again at the end of the workout. I tend not to focus too much on stretching when I look at it.

[ShrinkingMan]

i never stretch and it shows with how tight my quads and hamstrings are. i really need to start

[Juof]

does a lion stretch before it attacks a zebra? jk :P

i usually stretch my whole body in around 10 - 15 mins tops