Flexibility and muscles

[diogoo]

Well, a person with a lot of flexibility gains muscles easier? Does it make sense?

Thanks.

[Chase]

Does it make sense?

Not at all

[mr popular]

it helps circulation and increased technique through a full range of motion = less cramps and unnecessary strains/sprains

Yes, it helps, but too much flexibility can hamper strength.

[Honken]

If your ROM is greater in some exercises then yes. If the flexibility doesen't effect the exercise itself (most lifts aren't demanding on flexibility) then no, not really.

[diogoo]

Thank you guys!

[chicanerous]

Conversely, however, strength can help develop flexibility more quickly.

[Honken]

I've never understood that, if the muscle is stronger, wouldn't the stretch reflex contract harder and keep you from stretching out as much as if the muscle was weaker?

[mr popular]

No, when the integrity of the muscle is stronger the body has less need to activate a stretch reflex to keep the muscle from tearing under a deep stretch.

[Honken]

Ahaaaaaa! Finally some insight!

[Antoine]

increased range of motion, easier to do hard movements like deep squatts etc.


so yes, indirectly. also prevents injury, and injuries slow down progress.

[diogoo]

;D Thanks guys.