Efeitos de diferentes protocolos de alongamento na flexibilidade de praticantes de musculação

Abstract

Introduction: Different types of stretching can be used as a strategy for maintaining or increasing flexibility, including static or dynamic stretching due to its influence on improving joint mobility. Objective: To investigate the effects of different stretching protocols on the flexibility of bodybuilders. Methodology: Qualitative, quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study. Assessment instruments: modified sit and reach test, toes to the floor and shoulder flexibility, as well as a questionnaire drawn up by the author himself. Eight individuals took part in the research, aged between 20 and 30, bodybuilding practitioners of both sexes. Results: The stretching protocols obtained positive results, significantly increasing the measurements in centimeters, but dynamic stretching associated with static stretching seems to be more effective. Conclusion: These findings suggest that incorporating dynamic stretching before static exercises can enhance the positive effects of stretching, promoting better muscle preparation and more effective performance during physical activities. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]