Sretching is back

I have always stretched as part of my cycling,walking and weight training.I train based on feel and find I instinctively never stretch a cold muscle or hold a stretch more than momentarily(when weighted).For weight training, I try to include stretch position,midrange and contraction exercises in each workout.I tend to warmup with supersets of exercises that emphasize the contraction to get the blood flowing.Then,once warmed up,I will throw in light to moderate stretch movements before midrange(compound)moves,or as a cool down to end the workout,or even with weight plates as I change the weight on the bar(ie pretty much anywhere in the workout once warmed up).Walking, I will stretch briefly at rest points and while cycling will stretch arms regularly on the bike and legs on the bike,as well,by standing out of the saddle,occasionally.When I do yard work I do tend to hold a stretch position longer once warmed up.The dilemma is stretching puts you in a weak mechanical position(thus why it contributes to so many injuries) so unless you are careful you can do more harm than good.

Good to know. Most of my stretching these days falls under the heading of PT, because I have sore, pulled, tight or arthritic joints pretty much everywhere