Stretching Exercises Encyclopedia , by Óscar Morán and Isabel Arechabala

 

Description

This book offers a general theory of muscle stretching. Anatomical illustrations explain the different muscle groups involved in the exercises. Furthermore, each exercise includes information about the movement one needs to perform, the posture that one must adopt, common mistakes that should be avoided, the principal and secondary muscles worked with this exercise, as well as a series of very useful tips and advice. After reading this book, any athlete, and even those who are not athletes, will realize how regular stretching can improve their physical body shape and their quality of life.

Table content

Introduction

Theory of Muscle Stretching

Group 1: Pectorals

Group 2: Back

Group 3: Neck and Shoulders

Group 4: Biceps and Triceps

Group 5: Forearms and Hands

Group 6: Legs

Group 7: Abdomen and Lower Back

Appendix 1: Test for Evaluating Mobility

Appendix 2: Movements and the Principal and Secondary Muscles Involved in Each Joint

Appendix 3: Standard Degrees of Mobility

Appendix 4: Dictionary of Terms Used

Index of Exercises