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Does stretching break the muscle fibers the same way as resistance training?
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No: The effects of muscle stretching are different than resistance training. Both are important. Stretching, particularly after you are warmed up helps balance the muscles from the front of the body with the muscles in the back of the body. This is important to avoid injury and help your joints work with less stress. Resistance training will build muscle strength by inducing muscles to enlarge.
Answered 10/3/2016
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