Loaded and Pulsed Stretches

[imported_gripstrength]

Hey guys, I keep seeing references to loaded stretches and how effective they are. There's a lot of info about 'em in the Customizing HST thread, but I didn't see a basic description of exactly how to do 'em.

So, if I were to do loaded stretches on, say, lying triceps extensions, would I simply grab a very heavy weight and just hold it as long as possible at the bottom of the movement, at the "most stretched" point?

Similarly, I am curious about pulsed stretches. The name implies that these are basically a loaded stretch with a very short motion thrown in. Is this accurate?

 

[noobie]

i think loaded stretches refer to an excercise selection that provides the stretch and follows the loaded progression of HST. for instance dumbell flyes for chest, overhead tricep ext for tris. close grip cable rows for back and etc. Look around for POF/HST here. you might find some nifty stuff that refers to combining compound and stretch movements within the HST protocol for good results.

pulse reps are when u do a pulse like motion when u are at the peak movement of the excercise i think. For bench u would pulse the weight up and down at the very top of the lift. barbell curls u would "pulse" the weight when u the weight is closest to your chest.

correct me if I'm wrong guys. still a noob here


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