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 implementin...
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| description | 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 at baseline, mid, post1, and post2. 2SD band plots were constructed to determine meaningful changes in MT, FL, and PA from the four baseline measures while percentage and absolute change across each timepoint were calculated for all variables. From baseline to post 1, RoM, strength, and MT increased 25.9%, 11.4%, and 7.4%–23.4%, respectively, while four MT and two PA sites exceeded the threshold for meaningful change. The combined stretching and RT protocols resulted in flexibility, strength, and MT adaptations; however, findings should be generalized with caution given the case‐study nature of our investigation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-662a427555c244a5a16e6bf8426e49922025-01-27T13:49:52ZengWileyPhysiological Reports2051-817X2025-01-01132n/an/a10.14814/phy2.70156The effect of a combined long‐duration static stretching and resistance training regimen on a competitive bodybuilder: A case studyKai A. Homer0Eric R. Helms1Alyssa‐Joy Spence2Sport Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) Auckland University of Technology Auckland New ZealandSport Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) Auckland University of Technology Auckland New ZealandSport Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) Auckland University of Technology Auckland New ZealandAbstract 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 at baseline, mid, post1, and post2. 2SD band plots were constructed to determine meaningful changes in MT, FL, and PA from the four baseline measures while percentage and absolute change across each timepoint were calculated for all variables. From baseline to post 1, RoM, strength, and MT increased 25.9%, 11.4%, and 7.4%–23.4%, respectively, while four MT and two PA sites exceeded the threshold for meaningful change. The combined stretching and RT protocols resulted in flexibility, strength, and MT adaptations; however, findings should be generalized with caution given the case‐study nature of our investigation.https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.70156case reportchronic stretchingmuscle architecturerange of motionresistance training |
| spellingShingle | Kai A. Homer Eric R. Helms Alyssa‐Joy Spence The effect of a combined long‐duration static stretching and resistance training regimen on a competitive bodybuilder: A case study Physiological Reports case report chronic stretching muscle architecture range of motion resistance training |
| title | The effect of a combined long‐duration static stretching and resistance training regimen on a competitive bodybuilder: A case study |
| title_full | The effect of a combined long‐duration static stretching and resistance training regimen on a competitive bodybuilder: A case study |
| title_fullStr | The effect of a combined long‐duration static stretching and resistance training regimen on a competitive bodybuilder: A case study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effect of a combined long‐duration static stretching and resistance training regimen on a competitive bodybuilder: A case study |
| title_short | The effect of a combined long‐duration static stretching and resistance training regimen on a competitive bodybuilder: A case study |
| title_sort | effect of a combined long duration static stretching and resistance training regimen on a competitive bodybuilder a case study |
| topic | case report chronic stretching muscle architecture range of motion resistance training |
| url | https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.70156 |
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