Stiff Chops If you have been off your instrument for any length of time, stiff chops is not something you will be facing for extended rest periods will solve any stiff chop problems you might run into. Stiff or inflexible lip muscles are usually attributed to over practicing and under resting. The reason I included this condition when addressing “Getting Back In Shape” was to precaution you against practicing too much, too soon when gaining your strength and endurance. Too much practice will build chops and at the same time build stiffness which is something you should avoid at all…