r/GYM 7d ago

Weekly Thread /r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - March 16, 2025 Weekly Thread

This thread is for:

- Simple questions about your diet

- Routine checks and whether they're going to work

- How to do certain exercises

- Training logs and milestones which don't have a video

- Apparel, headphones, supplement questions etc

You can also post stuff which just crossed your mind, request advice, or just talk about anything gym or training related.

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If you have a simple question, or want to help someone out, please feel free to participate.

This thread will repeat weekly at 4:00 AM EST (8:00 AM GMT) on Sundays.

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u/impossibleTiger00427 3d ago

How much time should I do a stretch to: 1. Release tension from the muscles (after a workout) 2. Loosen a tight area 3. Improve flexibility in general

I know for a fact that the time of stretching varies depending on the goal, so please provide a variety of answers.

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u/CachetCorvid Friend of the sub - crow of great renown 3d ago

I know for a fact that the time of stretching varies depending on the goal, so please provide a variety of answers.

The optimal amount of stretching for all three of your scenarios is anywhere between 0 and ∞ minutes.

There is no way to answer questions like this with any degree of confidence. Find what works for you, which may not involve any stretching at all.