This study compared a group performing resistance training with a group performing static stretching and measured the effects on joint flexibility. They found that resistance training and static stretching both improved flexibility but resistance training improved some joints more than static stretching! The caveat is that you have to perform movements in a full range of motion to achieve the benefits. Check out our article, “Stretching and Performance,” here for more info.
From being a mediocre athlete, to professional powerlifter and strength coach, and now to researcher and writer, Charlie combines education and experience in the effort to help Bridge the Gap Between Science and Application. Charlie performs double duty by being the Content Manager for The Muscle PhD as well as the Director of Human Performance at the Applied Science and Performance Institute in Tampa, FL. To appease the nerds, Charlie is a PhD candidate in Human Performance with a master’s degree in Kinesiology and a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. For more alphabet soup, Charlie is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), an ACSM-certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), and a USA Weightlifting-certified performance coach (USAW).
