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BEND DON'T BRECK

Many lifters, especially the bullet-proof 20-somethings, associate any sort of stretching with skinny-fat cardio junkies or the patchouli-scented yoga scene, limiting them to the occasional biceps stretch in front of the mirror after a gruelling set of cable curls. Fortunately, momentum has started to swing back towards a more well-rounded approach, as more trainees realise that regular stretching can lead to bigger gains — heavier benches and stronger squats.

Chances are you will have heard of mobility AND flexibility, both buzzwords that are thrown around the

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