So
gymnasts, who are stronger pound for pound than any competitor I can think
of and spend a lot
of time on strength exercises, aren't flexible??? Strength and
flexibility training go hand in hand, it's not as if Ozil would be benching one rep max sets and aiming for a Mr Universe title!
Lastly, athletes requiring excessive
flexibility for their sport, such as dancers,
gymnasts, and figure skaters, tend to over-develop the outer layer
of abdominal musculature and under - develop the deep stabilizing abdominals.