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4.1.2 - Warm-Up Stretching

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This article is from the Stretching FAQ, by Brad Appleton Brad_Appleton@ivhs.mot.com with numerous contributions by others.

4.1.2 - Warm-Up Stretching

The stretching phase of your warmup should consist of two parts:

1. static stretching

2. dynamic stretching

It is important that static stretches be performed *before* any dynamic
stretches in your warm-up. Dynamic stretching can often result in
overstretching, which damages the muscles (See "4.12.3 - Overstretching").
Performing static stretches first will help reduce this risk of injury.

 

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