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However, most studies investigated the plantar flexors. This study explored the effects of a static stretching program on maximal strength, hypertrophy and flexibility of the pectoralis major and compared the effects with those of traditional resistance training.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Eighty-one (81) active participants were allocated to either a static stretching, strength-training or control group. Pectoralis stretching was applied 15\u00a0min\/day, 4\u00a0days per week for 8\u00a0weeks, while resistance training trained 3\u00a0days per week, 5\u2009\u00d7\u200912 repetitions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      There was an increase in all parameters (strength:\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001,\n                      <jats:italic>\u019e<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.313, muscle thickness:\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001,\n                      <jats:italic>\u019e<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.157\u20130.264, flexibility:\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001,\n                      <jats:italic>\u019e<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.316) and a time*group interaction (strength:\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.001,\n                      <jats:italic>\u019e<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.154, muscle thickness:\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.008\u20130.001,\n                      <jats:italic>\u019e<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.117\u20130.173, flexibility:\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001,\n                      <jats:italic>\u019e<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.267). Post-hoc testing showed no difference between both intervention groups regarding maximal strength and muscle thickness (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.905\u20130.983,\n                      <jats:italic>d<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.036\u20130.087), while flexibility increased in the stretching group (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.001,\n                      <jats:italic>d<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.789).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Stretching showed increases in maximal strength and hypertrophy, which were comparable with commonly used resistance training. Based on current literature, the influence of mechanical tension as the underlying mechanism is discussed. 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