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Questions tagged [flexibility]

The absolute range of movement in a joint or series of joints, and length in muscles that cross the joints.

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Can anyone do the 180 degree split, if they really want to?

Given time, proper training, and the wish to succeed, would anyone be able someday to do a 180 degree split? Or are people out there that for some reason would never be able to do it, no matter how much effort they invest in it?
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Which activities increase flexibility?

Normally we look to stretching exercises, and then yoga as ways to increase flexibility. If you don't enjoy stretching and yoga, then increasing flexibility becomes a chore. What other activities are good for increasing flexibility?
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Is it possible for an adult to significantly improve passive static flexibility?

I've heard that improving passive static flexibility is only possible for children, but for adults it's more or less set in stone, because it's not possible to lengthen the ligaments as you age. So by this logic it's hopeless for an adult with…
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Does sitting really reduce ROM?

If I had a dollar for something along the lines of... "lots of sitting every day gives you tight hip flexors and hamstrings/calves...". I am skeptical of that claim. It's plausible, but seems taken for granted everywhere. Some muscles (eg…
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Can I become flexible enough to touch the ground?

I am 175 cm. high, 45 years old. When I stand with my legs straight and bow down, my palms are about 70 cm above the ground. I have done this daily for several weeks, hoping that I will improve in time, but the distance to the ground does not seem…
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stretching before/after massage for flexibility gain

I noticed that I have significant flexibility increase in thighs after massaging the area. I can almost do side split after a massage, but the next day I am all tight again. If my goal was to improve flexibility, should I stretch after a massage or…
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How I improve flexiblity of the knee?

This has been plaguing me forever, even when I was at peak physical condition when I was an athlete (martial artist). Basically, any exercise or movement that requires legs to stay straight, I feel some strain in the back of my knee, and I can't…
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Is Yoga a good synergy for my routine to improve flexibility?

All, I started working out 5 / 6 days a week since December previous. My routine involves alternating days of bodyweight training and running. All in all I am happy with my routine and see noticeable consistent results. Unfortunately as my strength…
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Is flexibility training limited by lack of exercise in youth?

In my youth, I walked to school where I mostly sat, and walked home, where I mostly sat. I never practiced sports or other physically strenuous activity, except some weight training as a teenager, and I never stretched. And that's true of my entire…
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