Anatomía de los estiramientos

New expanded and updated edition of the essential anatomical guide to stretching, of which more than 450,000 copies have been sold worldwide. This book takes us inside each stretch with detailed hand-drawn illustrations showing correct technique as well as the surrounding muscles, joints, and structures being activated. Each stretch includes step-by-step instructions on how to perform it, the names of the muscles involved, and a section of additional notes detailing the procedures and benefits of the exercise, safety considerations, and variations to increase or decrease its difficulty. Also included are program suggestions for daily flexibility and mobility, ideal for those who spend a lot of time sitting or standing, as well as a proven program aimed at lowering blood glucose. It also contains stretching routines for 25 sports activities, designed to increase flexibility, maximize range and efficiency of movements, and improve recovery after training and competition.