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When stretching and flexing muscles, How much should I push my muscles and for how long before I take a few seconds break? I usualy push as far as I can, and for as much as time as I can, and only if it really hurts I stop. It can hurt even few hours later, so it's a little hint I'm doing it wrong, so I hope you could explain, how should I stretch?

Thanks.

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    Maybe helpful to state your specific goals e.g. trying to build up flexibility to help some specific sport, or score well on a given fitness test, or prevent injuries when doing X...
    – G__
    Mar 11, 2012 at 0:49

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It depends what kind of stretching you're doing, and what kind of stretching program you're on. I recommend buying Stretching Scientifically by Tom Kurz and reading about the topic in detail.

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  • Thanks, but to be honest I'm not looking for reading a whole book. would you happen to know how does it work with the spine and back? I kind of need a good, quick answer that I could follow easily.
    – MasterMastic
    Mar 10, 2012 at 19:02
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    @Ken - it isn't that simple a subject, there are so many variables that you do need to either fully research this or work with a trainer to help you identify what levels you can take stretching to
    – Rory Alsop
    Mar 10, 2012 at 19:45
  • @RoryAlsop I see. thanks for helping me realize.
    – MasterMastic
    Mar 11, 2012 at 22:13

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