The advantage of self-pliability is that you can lengthen and soften at least some of your muscles, anywhere you are, both pre- and post-workout. The obvious disadvantage is that self-pliability limits the parts of the body you can reach. It can also be tiring! Still, if you’re committed to it, unassisted self-pliability is a great thing to be able to do—but you need to start slowly, staying relaxed in your upper body as you stroke through the muscle.
