|CFO Fitness Tips

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CFO Fitness Tips

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crossfitoconee

PUBLISHED

May 15, 2024

|Stretch Yo-Self

(A Series)

There are several stretching techniques, with the most common being:

Static Stretching
Dynamic Stretching
Ballistic Stretching

Static Stretching:

involves elongating muscles just beyond resistance and maintaining the position for a set duration.
Static stretching is commonly used post workout since the duration of the stretch (typically held for 20-30 seconds) promotes relaxation of the tissues.

Dynamic Stretching:

movement-based technique that utilizes the muscles themselves to induce stretching.
Dynamic stretching is typically used before exercise, employing specific movements to prepare muscles and enhance blood flow to extremities.

Ballistic Stretching:

use of quick bouncing movements to create rapid, forceful stretches to shortened muscles.
While less common, ballistic stretching can complement static stretching. However, caution is advised due to its potential to cause greater tissue trauma to stretched muscles and increased soreness.

Stay Tuned...

CFO Stretches

Head...Shoulders...

(Knees and toes are later)

Ever experienced the aftermath of a marathon of handstand pushups, feeling like you're morphing into Batman the next day with shoulders that ache like crazy? Try these out!

Static Neck Stretches:

Ear to shoulder lateral bend
Chin to armpit flexion
Chin to chest flexion

Dynamic Neck Stretches:

Chin tucks (the double chin)
Circular rotation
Later look over shoulder
Looking up and down

Ballistic Neck Stretches:

Don’t advise

Static Shoulder Stretches:

Doorway stretch
Cross body stretch
Prayer stretch
Sleeper stretch

Dynamic Shoulder Stretches:

Arm circles
PVC pass through
PVC halos
I’s,Y’s,T’s

Ballistic Shoulder Stretches:

Swimmer swings (the Micheal Phelps)