Introduction
Disclaimer
Questions
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Muscle Composition
Muscle Contraction
Muscle Fibers Types
Connective Tissue
Muscle Groups
Contraction Types
Stretch Details
Proprioceptors
Stretch Reflex
Lengthen Reaction
Reciprocal Inhibition
Types of Flexibility
Limiting Factors
Connective Tissue
Aging
Strength
Bodybuilding
Contortionists
Overflexibility
Ballistic Stretching
Dynamic Stretching
Active Stretching
Passive Stretching
Static Stretching
Isometric Stretching
PNF Stretching
Warming Up
General Warm-Up
Joint Rotations
Aerobic Activity
Warm-Up Stretching
Static Warm-Up
Dynamic Warm-Up
Sport-Specific
Cooling Down
Massage
Stretch Elements
Isolation
Leverage
Risk
Risky Stretches
Duration & Reps
Breathing
Exercise Order
When to Stretch
Morning Stretch
Partner Stretching
Increasing Flexibility
Pain and Discomfort
Muscular Soreness
Stretching with Pain
Overstretching
Performing Splits
Problems with Splits
The Front Split
The Side Split
Stretch Machines
Recommendations
Additional Comments
Lower back
Lying Buttock
Groin & Inner-Thigh
Seated Leg
Seated Calf
Seated Hamstring
Seated Inner-Thigh
Psoas
Quadricep
Lying `V'
Neck
Lumbar Spine
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist
Hip
Knee
Ankle
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