What Is PNF Stretching?
By Brad Walker
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a more advanced form of flexibility training that involves both the stretching and contraction of the muscle group being targeted.
PNF Stretching
Isometric Stretching: (previous section)
Types of Stretching: (beginning of chapter) ...
PNF stretching- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching is a static stretch of a muscle immediately after maximally contracting it.
Primary prevention- Actions designed to stop problems before they start.
PNF stretching
Which type of flexibility training is best?
It depends on the sport and the athlete's outcomes - something which will be examined more closely in the articles below.
See PNF stretch techniques. The Seated Glute Stretch can also be performed as static stretch.
Muscles
Target ...
Most PNF stretching techniques employ isometric agonist contraction/relaxation where the stretched muscles are contracted isometrically and then relaxed.
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PNF stretches are considered the most effective at improving flexibility. PNF stretching allows you to stretch a muscle and joint through an entire range of motion.
 See also: Muscle, Stretching, Exercise, Flexibility, Injury
  
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