Stretching Guide: How Static and Dynamic Stretches Boost Your Workout

What are Static and Dynamic Stretches?

Stretching can be either Static or Dynamic. Dynamic stretching is a strategy used to improve mobility while moving through a range of motion, often in a manner that looks like the activity or sport that is going to be performed. Static stretching is holding a stretch without movement, usually only at the end-range of a muscle.

Static versus Dynamic Stretches: Current Concepts

	Static Stretching	Dynamic Stretching
How to perform	Involves holding a muscle on stretch in a single position	Involves function sport-specific movements throughout the full range of motion.
Uses	Use after exercise to work on stiff muscles	Use before exercise as part of your warm-up routine.
Performance	Temporarily decrease performance (decreased force-production; decreased agility; decreased jump height)	Enhance performance (increased force-production, speed, power, and agility)
Risk of injury	Temporarily increase risk of injury	Decrease risk of injury

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