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2. A Physical Therapist Wants You to Know These Dynamic ... - AOL

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   Static stretches typically involve holding a position for a length of time, Germano says, whereas during dynamic stretches, you quickly hit the stretched position, move out of it, then repeat.

3. Are you stretching correctly? Fitness experts break down what ...

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   Researchers have produced conflicting results when it comes to the best pre-workout stretch. For example, a well-cited August 2003 study showed evidence of static stretching for warm-ups worsening ...

4. These Are The 30 Moves You Need To Stretch Your Entire Body - AOL

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   Static vs. Dynamic Stretching. Stretching exercises generally fall into two categories: static and dynamic. ... Match stretches to your workout. For example, focus on upper-body stretches if you ...

5. Stretching - Wikipedia

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   An example of such a dynamic stretch is lunges. Another form of dynamic stretching is ballistic stretching, which is an active stretch that involves bouncing or swinging back and forth at a high speed in order to take a muscle beyond its typical range of motion using momentum.

6. Active stretching - Wikipedia

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   Active stretching stimulates and prepares muscles for use during exercise. Active stretches not only stretch the muscles and tissues, but prepares the muscles for the action by activating and warming them up or a stretch that requires you to retain a posture without any help other than the strength of your agonist's muscles is known as an ...

7. Warming up - Wikipedia

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   Stretching is part of some warm-up routines, although a study in 2013 indicates that it weakens muscles in that situation. [1] There are 3 types of stretches: ballistic, dynamic, and static: Ballistic Stretches involve bouncing or jerking. It is purported to help extending limbs during exercise, promoting agility and flexibility.