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JohnDoeist · 11-10-2008

Stretching can reduce one-rep maxes because the tension the muscles add a "bounce" effect when compressed and released. The effect is nowhere near 30%. However, that precisely why people stretch - to unbind the muscles and prevent the "bounce", which can cause injury.

11-10-2008	#7
JohnDoeist Leecher Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8	Re: Stretching Stretching can reduce one-rep maxes because the tension the muscles add a "bounce" effect when compressed and released. The effect is nowhere near 30%. However, that precisely why people stretch - to unbind the muscles and prevent the "bounce", which can cause injury.