Demarcus Ware: Denver Training Methods Much Different

[jobberone]

You should get your legs warm and then statically stretch some then when things loosen carefully do some dynamic stretching.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Considering their injury history, it could be a new training system. I would like to think that the Cowboys' staff is going to undergo some major changes.

Or hope they do

 

[Cebrin]

Whatever you can verbally muster up to make people believe you won't be injured this year. Good luck Mr. Ware.

 

[WoodysGirl]

For the less Google-inclined... What is the difference between static stretching and dynamic?

 

[starfrombirth]

The NFL, all teams, still use static stretching before games, which has been proven to weaken muscles before a game and increase the chances of pulls and strains. Soccer players NEVER stretch like that. Even most high schools have gotten rid of it. Dynamic stretching is considered far better for preparing a muscle for high intensity.

But a far bigger component to muscle pulls is PEDs. Almost all football players use them, and they make muscles susceptible to injury, especially for players with natural frames that aren't built to carry that much weight and muscle. Ware and Austin, I believe, are prime examples.

Young men aren't supposed to pull hamstrings. Yet pro athletes do it all the time. Rarely do you see the average 25-year-old pull a hamstring doing anything. Steroids.

Just curious but what is the difference between dynamic and static stretching?

 

[joseephuss]

http://www.builtlean.com/2011/04/06/dynamic-stretching-routine-best-full-body-warm-up/

 

[starfrombirth]

For the less Google-inclined... What is the difference between static stretching and dynamic?

Yeah what she said!

 

[Chocolate Lab]

For the less Google-inclined... What is the difference between static stretching and dynamic?

Static is what most people think of as stretching...Stretching the muscle and holding the position still for 20-30-60-whatever seconds.

Dynamic is moving through the stretch... You might bounce slightly, increasing the range of motion slightly each time. It's more movement oriented.

Funny thing is, when I was a kid, we did dynamic stretches. That was popular decades ago. By the time I was a teenager, dynamic stretching was a big no-no and static stretching was all anyone did. Now dynamic is back in fashion. What's new is old and and what's old is new again and all that.

Bottom line, I don't think any of that is why our players have been hurt so often. Pulled muscles are usually more about a strength imbalance than lack of stretching as most people think of it.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Static is what most people think of as stretching...Stretching the muscle and holding the position still for 20-30-60-whatever seconds.

Dynamic is moving through the stretch... You might bounce slightly, increasing the range of motion slightly each time. It's more movement oriented.

Funny thing is, when I was a kid, we did dynamic stretches. That was popular decades ago. By the time I was a teenager, dynamic stretching was a big no-no and static stretching was all anyone did. Now dynamic is back in fashion. What's new is old and and what's old is new again and all that.

Bottom line, I don't think any of that is why our players have been hurt so often. Pulled muscles are usually more about a strength imbalance than lack of stretching as most people think of it.

Thanks and all of that makes sense... I've done both of those things and never knew the difference.

And thanks @joseephuss for the video.

 

[jobberone]

There is a problem with dynamic stretching. You are stretching muscle and tendon. The former is not very tough but the latter is. So you can guess which one is apt to tear with dynamic stretching. You must get the muscle warm and you must be careful with dynamic stretching as it is easier to tear a muscle if you're too aggressive. And CL is correct that groups of muscles out of balance do contribute to tears. You do need to balance opposing muscle groups.

 

[Aven8]

So the pulled quad, neck, and elbow were all from in proper stretching huh??

Got it.

 

[BigStar]

So the pulled quad, neck, and elbow were all from in proper stretching huh??

Got it.

You talking about Lee?

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

Blah.

Blah... Demarcus is one guy I don't worry about. Now ppl will nitpick his words and a controversy could from that, but I think he's a class guy who will watch his words. He doesn't want to hurt his Cowboys legacy.

Just curious as to what you think his Cowboy legacy is?

 

[casmith07]

The NFL, all teams, still use static stretching before games, which has been proven to weaken muscles before a game and increase the chances of pulls and strains. Soccer players NEVER stretch like that. Even most high schools have gotten rid of it. Dynamic stretching is considered far better for preparing a muscle for high intensity.

But a far bigger component to muscle pulls is PEDs. Almost all football players use them, and they make muscles susceptible to injury, especially for players with natural frames that aren't built to carry that much weight and muscle. Ware and Austin, I believe, are prime examples.

Young men aren't supposed to pull hamstrings. Yet pro athletes do it all the time. Rarely do you see the average 25-year-old pull a hamstring doing anything. Steroids.

Pretty much this.

 

[honyock]

But a far bigger component to muscle pulls is PEDs. Almost all football players use them, and they make muscles susceptible to injury, especially for players with natural frames that aren't built to carry that much weight and muscle. Ware and Austin, I believe, are prime examples.

Probably Tyrone Crawford as well. Hadn't he spent the offseason gaining weight/beefing up? You didn't used to see the numbers of achilles tears, biceps detached at the insertion, etc. I'd be really surprised if ped's weren't at least part of the issue.

 

[xvendettax914]

Rudy! Wouldnt mind havin him put the team through some paces for a week or so.

http://www.builtlean.com/2011/04/06/dynamic-stretching-routine-best-full-body-warm-up/

oo

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

Just curious as to what you think his Cowboy legacy is?

A pretty good one.

 

[morasp]

I wonder what their typical diet looks like. You would assume that professional athletes eat very healthy but I wonder if that's true.

 

[Silver N Blue]

And he said it without dogging out his former team, too. Go figure.

Exactly. It's no different than a job change or promotion. Most people are going to find something positive regarding their respective new surroundings. Very classy of him not to tarnish the star.

 

[Sportsbabe]

Didn't seem to help Von Miller, Elvis Dumervil, Knowshon Moreno, etc.

Didn't they lose 3-4 starting offensive linemen last year before the season?

Thanks for pointing that out. I was waiting for the debate on this article. I didn't know how to take his comments. Was it a slam on the Cowboys training methods? Lords knows we need help, but that statement was uncalled for. We were good to Demarcus.