Stretching in hypertrophy

a concepts review

Authors

  • William POLIDORIO Faculdade Max Planck/Indaiatuba
  • Felipe Costa do NASCIMENTO Faculdade Max Planck/Indaiatuba
  • Hemerson Mota CARDOSO Faculdade Max Planck/Indaiatuba
  • Isabel Cristina CHAGAS Faculdade Max Planck

Keywords:

stretching, hypertrophy, flexibility, longitudinal hypertrophy

Abstract

The present study is a review of how stretching is presented to people and athletes in general. The different types of stretching, such as static, ballistic, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF). The goal was identify the influence of stretching on the muscular hypertrophy process. The methodology used was a literature review. As a result, it can be observe that stretching is beneficial to realization of the various types of exercises.

Published

2018-07-01