Background The current literature on the chronic effects of static stretching (SS) exercises on
muscle strength and power is unclear and controversial. Objective We aimed to examine the …

Increasing muscle strength and cross-sectional area is of crucial importance to improve or
maintain physical function in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports performance …

Background: In animal studies long-term stretching interventions up to several hours per day
have shown large increases in muscle mass as well as maximal strength. The aim of this …

Abstract Nunes, JP, Blazevich, AJ, Schoenfeld, BJ, Kassiano, W, Costa, BDV, Ribeiro, AS,
Nakamura, M, Nosaka, K, and Cyrino, ES. Determining changes in muscle size and …

Background Findings from original research, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses have
demonstrated the effectiveness of resistance training (RT) on markers of performance and …

Maximal strength measured via maximal voluntary contraction is known as a key factor in
competitive sports performance as well as injury risk reduction and rehabilitation. Maximal …

Background Increases in maximal strength and muscle volume represent central aims of
training interventions. Recent research suggested that the chronic application of stretch may …

The purpose of this study was to compare two static stretching (SS) training programs at high-
intensity (HI-SS) and low-intensity (LI-SS) on passive and active properties of the plantar …

Objectives Current research suggests static stretch-induced maximal strength increases and
muscle hypertrophy with potential to substitute resistance-training routines. However, most …

Introduction: If the aim is to increase maximal strength (MSt) and muscle mass, resistance
training (RT) is primarily used to achieve these outcomes. However, research indicates that …