stretching?

[theatregeek]

Hey guys
Has anyone here ever found that as they built more muscle on their legs they lose some height in their kicks? I've been doing pilates for about a month and I've noticed that when I do high kicks, I'm not getting my foot quite as high up as I used to before I started pilates. (It may be I just wasnt as warmed up and stretched out as I usually am) BUT should I be stretching MORE after I do pilates to keep the muscles "loose"? Is it a common thing to lose height with more muscle?
Hope some of that made sense
-scott

 

[inzone]

hindu squats build leg muscle fast

 

[princessalyssalove]

Wow I never heard of that.
I really wouldn't know hun, that's an interesting theory.
I could ask my dance instructor for ya
I love Pilates btw, they're amazing, just makes you feel all fresh and energized.

=]

 

[SWigton87]

When new muscle cells grow, your muscle groups become less flexible, unless you stretch them. Stretch every day, that should take care of your problem. You can have both, in fact stretching can help your muscles stronger.

Get stretching!