Static vs. Dynamic Stretching

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Did you have a high school coach who instructed you to stretch after exercise? Does your current trainer want you to stretch beforehand? Or maybe your training buddy thinks you shouldn't stretch at all. There are many different opinions and a great deal of conflicting research when it comes to stretching. And to confuse things even further, not all stretching is the same. Perhaps the greatest debate is between the two main types: static stretching vs. dynamic stretching. Typically, stretching is done for one or more of the following reasons: to increase flexibility, reduce the risk of injury, improve performance, and enhance recovery. So what type of stretching should you do for which reason, and when? Let's explore the differences between static stretching and dynamic stretching and the reasons to stretch one way or another. We'll also share examples of
Did you have a high school coach who instructed you to stretch after exercise? Does your current trainer want you to stretch beforehand? Or maybe