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Originally Posted by TXClimber
What does “way too stiff” mean? As in you can’t perform certain moves on the court like lateral movement in a defensive posture?
Static stretching has effectively been proven to be worthless, and even detrimental in some cases. Effective warm ups via getting your heart rate up with some dynamic movements is likely the way to go. Then for lifting using a pyramiding scheme and even some singles at like 90 % of 1RM to activate (believe the term is potentiate) can be useful. Addressing any injuries or imbalances can be useful although I’d be really careful about a lot of the techniques you’ve seen, which usually are good at improving pain tolerance to allow for greater movement while not actually solving underlying issues.
Not to shill for big range of motion or anything but one way to get more flexible is to improve your lifts, going through a fuller range of motion with progressively heavier weights.
I don't agree with this response.
There is a difference between flexibility (being able to attain a certain ROM) and mobility (being able to control your body through a range of motion). An example would be an active oversplit from a professional dancer compared to settling into an oversplit via a chair.
PNF stretching isn't considered static anymore, but you may more may not consider it static. I don't think the terminology is really beneficial for novices either.
Another element worth considering is whether the issue is joint tightness (ankle mobility) or a lack of actual flexibility (touch your toes). Keep in mind that there cannot be mobility without flexibility. (Note: "Hang out and explore" is not static.) But whatever, you can prob pick up Supple Leopard and get there. Starrett is a dingus on many issues, but for something like this, he kills it.