2006-11-16 01:59:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Yes doing some lifts, makes you unflexible. That is why a good athlete, trainer, exe should do dynamic lifts such as the power clean which makes your bodys fast twitch muscles work. Typical lifting only makes you muscles stronger and not your fast twitch muscles. Before and after every workout be sure to stretch and spend at least 1-2 days a week doing some sort of arobics to keep the flexibility up. Athletes at all levels are recomeneded to do a cardio/ arobic workout at least 1-2 days a week however this does not mean to stop lifting. Lift at least 3-4 days a week in order to get stronger. The gym should be your best friend if you want to acomplish your goals.
2006-11-16 02:06:26 · answer #1 · answered by c=bo 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As others have said, just make sure you stretch and warm up a little before lifting weights. Done properly, weight training can greatly improve flexibility and posture. If you are not sure of proper techniques invest in a good weight training book. There are numerous really good ones on the market, as well as lots of Internet sites to help you. Best of luck with it.
2006-11-16 02:09:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free has it right. But if you are just "lifting weights" you probably won't notice anything. Just be sure to stretch before and after and do flexibility routines to maintain good flex.
ON the contrary, look at the hard-core body builders and see how bulky and tight their bodies are. The nature of body building is such that building that kind of strength and body mass doesn't leave much time nor room for flexibility.
2006-11-16 02:07:12 · answer #3 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lifting weights is not a bad thing, but it is quite odd that your dojang's instructors have chosen to make it a part of training. On the other hand, if you are on a competitive team, I can see the weight training and swimming being part of the practice routine for that. I would not necessarily go so far as J's recommendation of leaving the dojang, but if you don't want to take part in them, maybe ask if the additional conditioning sessions are required.
2016-03-19 09:10:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you do not stretch before and after your workout then yes you will become less flexible. Do not confuse flexibility with range of motion however. The larger your muscle mass gets the less range of motion your joints have because the big muscles are in the way. If you are a developing bodybuilder and you are noticing you can't move as much as you used to be able to it, may just be your newly developed body has less range of motion.
2006-11-16 02:05:32 · answer #5 · answered by simpleguy341 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Losing flexibility with weight training is a myth. Athletes need both properties and you don't see the pros shying away from building muscle...
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2006-11-16 02:07:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any time you do weight work, you should stretch before and after. The rule is: when you strengthen, always lengthen. That will keep you flexible and strong.
2006-11-16 02:00:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Not if you use a full range of motion on your lifts.
2006-11-16 04:54:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you lift heavy weights.
2006-11-16 02:13:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If your going for bulk yes it will make you become inflexible, but if you are using hand weights you can just tone up .
2006-11-16 02:16:00 · answer #10 · answered by Cheryl L 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋