Stretching before the storm..

or call it: "before the next breeze"

Since I know what could have prevented my injury, stretching, I'm very cautious with my wrists. So before I'm going to practice this next grip (the small F chord) I want to make sure I've stretched enough. Therefore doing another blog-post on that topic:
stretching



Stretching, just like workout out needs some routine. It needs to get into your system. Like a habit.

What would be a good time to stretch?

1.

While watching TV
You need to hold a stretch for about 2 minutes. Giving your body time to adjust, to relax your nerves. I like to stretch while I watch a series, like in this case Spartacus. I don't bother about the time it takes, I'm watching TV anyways.

2.

Before bed
There's a whole ritual preceding going to bed for most people. Brushing teeth. Removing make-up (girls). Consume a sleepstack haha. This would be a great time to stretch. All three stretches would take 10 minutes max. Do it every night and it will be a habit soon enough.

3.

Stretches while in the shower
This is a frequent moment where I've got time to stretch. It's also very relaxing. I don't have any problems holding a stretch for 2 minutes while enjoying a warm shower.

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Use of a massage-dolphin.
This feels good. If you put on enough pressure it's a stretch already. Ever tried laying a penny on the rails? It will get stretched :D Massage can be just like that.

3.

Stretches while stretching
It's Multitasking!

Full body stretch
Something I'd recommend to everybody.

Question: What would be your best or worst time to stretch?

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