Background The current literature on the chronic effects of static stretching (SS) exercises on
muscle strength and power is unclear and controversial. Objective We aimed to examine the …

Increasing muscle strength and cross-sectional area is of crucial importance to improve or
maintain physical function in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports performance …

Background: In animal studies long-term stretching interventions up to several hours per day
have shown large increases in muscle mass as well as maximal strength. The aim of this …

Background Findings from original research, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses have
demonstrated the effectiveness of resistance training (RT) on markers of performance and …

Stretch training increases the range of motion of a joint. However, to date, the mechanisms
behind such a stretching effect are not well understood. An earlier meta‐analysis on several …

Maximal strength measured via maximal voluntary contraction is known as a key factor in
competitive sports performance as well as injury risk reduction and rehabilitation. Maximal …

Background Long-term stretching of human skeletal muscles increases joint range of motion
through altered stretch perception and decreased resistance to stretch. There is also some …

Background It is well known that stretch training can induce prolonged increases in joint
range of motion (ROM). However, to date more information is needed regarding which …

Introduction: If the aim is to increase maximal strength (MSt) and muscle mass, resistance
training (RT) is primarily used to achieve these outcomes. However, research indicates that …

There are many reasons for reduced physical activity leading to reduced maximal strength
and sport-specific performance, such as jumping performance. These include pandemic …