What is PNF Stretching?

PNF refers to the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and it’s a stretching technique that many people find they prefer when it comes to exercise. I’m pretty sure that PNF is easier to say and since I can barely pronounce what it stands for so PNF is easier for me too. So what is PNF stretching? PNF refers to the tightening of your muscle as hard as you can before you stretch it. Consider for a moment, clenching your calves and hardening them before doing a calf dip designed to stretch those calves out. When you tighten those muscles reflexively you are … Continue reading