New rules for stretching
It’s good to see mainstream magazines finally picking up on this thought process. Your traditional static stretching isn’t really doing what you think it’s doing. If you’re stretching because you have tight muscles, you’re addressing a symptom. Let’s flip it and start addressing the weak muscles which are usually the root cause of your symptoms. For more info on imbalances and asymmetries you might be having and how to properly address them check out Muscle Activation Techniques.