Partners in Stretching

The practise of using partners to assist in stretching is not a safe one and should be discouraged. When stretching to the maximal length of a muscle the muscle is at it most vulnerable. Forcing more length too fast or too far can have catastrophic consequences. By the time a partner can be told to stop it is probably already too late. At best a well trained stretching partner who is constantly seeking information about the feel of a stretch may be useful. But the practise is still dangerous. Get used to stretching without assistance.