Which is more beneficial?

Say I stretch for 5 minutes. Up, down, left, right, SO. 30 seconds for each direction and then repeat for a total of 5 minutes of stretching.

Would It be MORE beneficial to just stretch each direction for a minute straight instead of breaking it up into 2 30 second stretches or would just the opposite be true? Would 6 10 second stretches each direction be better for gains?

I’m quite aware that each person is different within every aspect of PE, however I’m simply asking for people to respond with experiences and numbers.

If you gained 1/4 inch in 3 months with 1 minute stretches in each direction and then switched to 6 10 second stretches for each direction and gained 1/2 inch in 1 month, then PLEASE post here and let me know. I have trouble holding a stretch for more than 20 or 30 seconds at a time and I’m trying to figure out if a bunch of short stretches is better for gains.

That and I’m just trying to do overall PE research.

Johnnno

I think you’re overthinking it a bit.

The general thesis sees to me to be that it is the total amount of time engaged in stretching, not the precise sequencing.

Although I’ve written over and again that I believe that Jelqing should be done before stretching.

But do you believe I would be losing some benefit of holding a stretch longer, if I replaced with many short stretches?

Longer is better- tissue tends to release more over a gentle slowly increasing stretch over time.

Want proof? Pull slowly over the course of 1- minutes. Then release and remount your grip, giving yourself a stiff tug. Feel that response pulling back against the tug? You overcame that with that long slowly increasing tension.

Again, that said, stop looking for the perfect PE routine and just do it. If you can’t do long easy tugs then a short easy tug is better than nothing.

Oh believe me! I feel you on that. I know that the most important thing is to not overanalyze it and instead just do my solid routine each day and rest. I think it’s just that I’m still infatuated by the whole concept of PE and by my gains so far! I spend everyday browsing this site because I’m still focused on the fact that I’m PE’ing.

I definitely don’t miss workout days though. I just like to question things constantly :p

To answer your question: 1 minute is way better than 6x10s or 2x30s.

If you have problems with the amount of time start working out your hands by pressing in a hard ball, for instance a billiards ball. Also adding JAI stretches to your routine will be a good idea because it takes 2 seconds per repetition.