The effect of a combined long-duration static stretching and resistance training regimen on a competitive bodybuilder: A case study.

ABSTRACT: Both resistance training (RT) and long-duration, high-intensity stretching induce muscular adaptations; however, it is unknown whether the modalities are complementary or redundant, particularly in well-trained individuals. A case-study was conducted on a competitive bodybuilder implementing long-duration, high-intensity stretching of the plantar flexors (60 min 6x/week for 12 weeks) in conjunction with their habitual RT. Ultrasound muscle architecture (muscle thickness [MT], fascicle length [FL], and pennation angle [PA]) measurements were collected at multiple sites at four weekly baseline sessions, six (mid) and 12 (post1) weeks following the commencement of the intervention, and a week after the intervention (post2) while isometric strength and range of motion (RoM) were obtained once

SUBMITTER: Homer KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11824903 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature