Stretching and Flexibility: Everything You Never Wanted to Know
Brad Appleton
A classic, in-depth guide to how flexibility works, covering the physiology of muscle stretch, the main types of stretching, warm-ups and the most common stretching mistakes. Clear explanations for anyone who wants to understand why each technique works.
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