How long is it safe to stretch for ?

Question

Exp: I'mm sitting in a straddle right now.

would it be okay to stay here for a couple more hours?

does it cause your muscles to become tighter when you actually stop?

Answer 1

Stop stretching when your muscles can take it any longer. If you stretch too much, you could tear a muscle or something. It depends on your flexibility really on what is the right amount of time- if you are having trouble with a certain stretch or if you are stiff, you might want to stretch it a little longer. Always do the same stretch on both sides, otherwise you'll become lopsided. If you feel no stretch when your in your straddle, theres no point. I wouldn't sit there for more than an hour, just in case your muscles tighten up all at once. You do want to stretch everything, though, for more than a minute at the least because you can lose your stretch right away and might even get tighter. i hope this helps. have fun dancing!!

Answer 2

no STOP...don't hold for more than 20min...even that is pushing it...you could tear muscles and cause serious injury's...

Answer 3

i wouldn't, otherwise you probably won't be able to walk for a few days, trust me, once i slept in the froggie stretch, oh man, just dont, trust me

Answer 4

tops 20 mins

Answer 5

Stretch for twenty minutes AT THE MOST! You can tear muscles if you push you muscles to hard.