Episode
Essentials: Improve Flexibility with Research-Supported Stretching Protocols
Huberman Lab · Jun 18, 2026 · 37 min
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the biology of flexibility and discuss the organ systems that shape range of motion and limb flexibility. I also discuss different types of stretching, which methods are most effective, and practical tools for timing stretching relative to exercise. Finally, I provide specific protocols for how intensely and how often to stretch to maximize…