How do I improve my stretching

tribalwings

How much, how often?
It's mainly to improve kicks. We do a little stretching at training but I need to loosen out at home.
I heard yoga is good but funds are low so home remedies will have to do

HammerHeadGym

tribalwings wrote: »

How much, how often?
It's mainly to improve kicks.

around 3-4 times a week works best for most people. Obviously each session will involve a bit. but 3 - 4 session of deep strtching.

tribalwings wrote: »

I heard yoga is good ...

I asked my physio the same thing and he said taking up yoga for flexibility, is like running a marathon to get in shape. He gave me six stretches to do for high kicks and they work great.

http://www.exrx.net/Stretches/HipFlexors/KneelingHipFlexor.html
http://www.exrx.net/Stretches/Quadriceps/Standing.html
http://www.exrx.net/Stretches/GluteusMaximus/ProneGlute.html
http://www.exrx.net/Stretches/Hamstrings/Standing.html
http://www.exrx.net/Stretches/HipAdductors/KneelingGroin.html
http://www.exrx.net/Stretches/Gastrocnemius/Wall.html

I should point out that this was what a medical professional prescribed for me. I am in no way offering this as medical advice nor do I advise you to try them yourself. I can offer you the number of an excellent physio though who will be able to tell you far more than I ever could.

Might have a stretch now actually, lol.

yomchi

tribalwings wrote: »

How much, how often?
It's mainly to improve kicks. We do a little stretching at training but I need to loosen out at home.
I heard yoga is good but funds are low so home remedies will have to do

Don't over complicate the issue, Dave's advice is sound and provides good static stretching to loosen out. To add to that and bearing in mind you are looking to improve dynamic flexibility for kicking, you need to include some dynamic stretches that will be relevant to the kicks you want to improve. Such as side leg swings, rear leg swings as well as exercises that stretch and build the antagonist muscles also.

lots of great advice on www.elasticsteel.net and www.stadion.com