Description
Book Synopsis Frédéric Delavier has captivated millions with Strength Training Anatomy. Now readers have access to Delavier’s exercise expertise and trademark illustrations once again with Delavier’s Stretching Anatomy. With full-color photos and illustrations, this guide depicts over 130 exercises to increase flexibility, tone muscles, and reduce injury.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION
Why Stretching?
Exercises That Reconnect You With Your Body
STRETCHING: A USER’S MANUAL
A Natural Method Based On How Your Body Feels, Not How Hard You Push
Benefits of Stretching
Stretching: A Gentle Form of Exercise
Types of Stretching
Structuring a Stretching Program
Learn How to Breathe!
For Effective Breathing.
Inhaling and Exhaling
Breathe Deeply, but Find a Natural Rhythm
Active Breathing
External Breathing
Pulmonary Breathing
Why Athletes Should Stretch
Stretching Has Five Benefits for Athletes
Too Much Flexibility Can Diminish Performance
Athletes Have Four Opportunities to Stretch.
How an Athlete Should Stretch
Breathing During Stretching .
Stretching Unilaterally
Stretching to Prevent Problems Associated With Sports
THE STRETCHES
Neck Stretches
Stretches for the Shoulders and Chest Muscles
To Prevent Shoulder Pain, Stretch the Infraspinatus
Preventing Shoulder Pain in Athletes
How to Protect the Infraspinatus
Stretches for the Arms and Forearms
Stretches for the Lateral Flexor Muscles in the Torso
Stretches for the Rotator Muscles in the Torso
Stretches to Relax the Back.
Preventing Lower Back Pain
Relaxing the Spinal Column
Stretching the Hips
Importance of Hip Flexibility
Stretching the Buttocks
Stretching the Quadriceps
Hamstring Stretches
Preventing Hamstring Tears
Adductor Stretches
Calf Stretches
STRETCHING PROGRAMS
Stretching Programs for Better Muscle Tone and Well-Being
Beginner Program
Intermediate Program
Advanced Program
Stretching Programs for Athletes
Guidelines on Programs
Basic Athletic Program
Program for Golf and Sports Involving Torso Rotation
Program for Running Sports, Soccer, and Skating
Skiing Program
Program for Combat Sports
Cycling Program
Program for Throwing Sports (Shot Put, Basketball, and Handball)
Horseback Riding Program
Swimming Program.
Bodybuilding Program
