Side Splits Stretching on Century Versaflex (Stretching Machine)

Side Splits Stretching on Century Versaflex (Stretching Machine).

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[Notoriousdsb]

Is that a different model? Mine came with just a single handle front but the side handles are built in so I don't have to take it out to stretch to the side.

[tlock2005]

@Notoriousdsb Not sure but I think you must have a different model to me.

[Notoriousdsb]

@tlock2005 = Looks like it, because my front handle is L shaped with the grip going upwards, not T shaped with grips on both sides.

[tlock2005]

@ammachi3 You're welcome Peter.

[ammachi3]

@tlock2005 Yes…I think I will refrain from buying one of these devices…to do it with just the body allows for greater control and a deeper stretch. Besides, I’m only a inch or do from the floor know anyway. Thanks for the advice.

[tlock2005]

@ammachi3 ...wouldn't get the machine..I would get Pavel Tsatsouline's book instead :)

[tlock2005]

@ammachi3 .....enjoy stretching so it doesn't feel like a chore for me when I do have stretching sessions.

The other thing is that to stretch out fully I always stretch in many different positions to focus on different areas specifically for a certain amount of time (Obviously this machine only allows for the basic box splits position). For instance, sometimes I might do something called a "frog stretch" or a "butterfly stretch".

If you haven't got much cash to burn at the moment I probably..

[tlock2005]

@ammachi3 ...themselves mentally and physically. A good book that helped me with stretching methods was "Relax into stretch" by Pavel Tsatsouline. I always specifically stretch using a mix of completely relaxed stretching (where I hold a stretch for a long time without moving), dynamic stretching (from standing position, swinging the leg upwards) and tense-relax stretching (Tensing the specific area for 10 seconds then relaxing and repeat).

Luckily I've got to a point where I really ....

[tlock2005]

@ammachi3 I wouldn't say it's "dangerous" but it's definately not comfortable in any way (But the snap back doesn't happen all the time, for me anyway). I only know a couple of people that have had a machine and I think they were flexible already and the machine only assisted a bit.

To be completely honest I think the machine is irrelevant, it just assists with one stretching but the most important thing is that people KNOW how to stretch. Using breathing and genuinely aiming to relax

[tlock2005]

@tlock2005 .....(continued) sessions.

To gain flexiblity I think one needs to stretch for a good hour or more on four or five different days each week. If I stretch for 10 mins or so it's enough to prepare me for training but it's nothing compared to the feeling I get from a one or two hour stretch session. I think generally the snap back isn't good for you...as I always want to move into stretches slowly and with control.