Flexy Teens May 2026
If a muscle is torn, stretching it makes it worse. Acute injuries need rest and ice first. Only chronic tightness needs stretching.
There is a point of diminishing returns. For a soccer player, too much passive hamstring flexibility reduces the "spring" in their stride, making them slower. For a swimmer, excessive shoulder flexibility (beyond 180 degrees) can lead to chronic instability. flexy teens
The goal for the average teen is functional flexibility: the ability to squat deep without rounding the back, the ability to reach overhead without arching the spine, and the ability to sit on the floor comfortably. If a muscle is torn, stretching it makes it worse