Stretching Myths and Misconceptions #6 - Stretching Makes Muscles Longer

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So when we stretch we are able to move a joint further so that must mean we're making the muscle longer. With all the research that has been conducted in relation to mechanism of flexibility increase post stretching, the only mechanism that has been rigorously supported is increased tolerance to stretch. So essentially the brain and nervous system is getting more used to having that muscle being put in a stretched position.

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