Short description
Aimed at athletes, fitness and stretching enthusiasts, as well as a reference for fitness professionals, this work is a resource to focus on the anatomical detail of stretching. It provides detailed anatomical information on muscles activated during each stretch, covering all major muscle groups.
Long description
Following on from the worldwide success of Strength Training Anatomy , with over half a million copies sold worldwide, this series has been expanded to include bodybuilding, yoga and now stretching. It is aimed at athletes, fitness and stretching enthusiasts, as well as a reference for fitness professionals. This is the only resource to focus on the anatomical detail of stretching. It provides detailed anatomical information on muscles activated during each stretch, covering all major muscle groups. Each exercise includes detailed instruction on how to stretch, when to stretch, primary and secondary muscle emphasis, and which supporting muscles are activated. It also includes stretches for performance, warm up, muscle discomfort and injury recovery.
Review
Stretching Anatomy is the most complete guide to stretching I've seen. Its illustrations, tips, and explanations inspired me to stop procrastinating and start getting limber.
Janet Lee
Deputy Editor, Shape
The beautiful, highly detailed illustrations in Stretching Anatomy are the best I've ever seen, and the book's advice and exercises are simple, clear, and easy to follow. It's an invaluable resource for anyonefrom novice exercisers to fitness professionals.
Sara Kooperman, Owner and Executive Director of SCW Fitness Education
Table of contents
- Chapter 1. Neck
- Chapter 2. Shoulders and Upper Back and Upper Chest
- Chapter 3. Arms, Wrists and Hands
- Chapter 4. Lower Trunk
- Chapter 5. Hip
- Chapter 6. Knees and Thighs
- Chapter 7. Calves and Feet.