Effects of Chronic Static Stretching on Maximal Strength and Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Meta-Regression

Abstract Background Increases in maximal strength and muscle volume represent central aims of training interventions. Recent research suggested that the chronic application of stretch may be effective in inducing hypertrophy. The present systematic review therefore aimed to syntheisize the evidence...

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Main Authors: Konstantin Warneke, Lars Hubertus Lohmann, David G. Behm, Klaus Wirth, Michael Keiner, Stephan Schiemann, Jan Wilke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-04-01
Series:Sports Medicine - Open
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-024-00706-8