Stretching anatomy
By: Arnold G. Nelson, Jouko Kokkonen
Contributors: Kokkonen, Jouko, 1950-
Edition: Second edition.
Series: Anatomy series; Anatomy series (Human Kinetics (Organization))
Publisher: Human Kinetics, Inc.
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 215
ISBN-13: 9781450438155
Subjects: Anatomy; Stretching exercises; Muscles; Stretch (Physiology); Muscle strength
Description: Stretching provides numerous benefits, including improved flexibility, stamina, posture and muscular strength as well as reduced muscle soreness. This guide combines step-by-step instructions for performing 86 stretches and 110 full-colour anatomical illustrations highlighting the primary muscles and surrounding structures engaged.
Table of contents: title: Neck; title: Shoulders, back, and chest; title: Arms, wrists, and hands; title: Lower trunk; title: Hips; title: Knees and thighs; title: Feet and calves; title: Dynamic stretches; title: Customizing your stretching program; title: Stretch finder.