4.1.2.1 - Static 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.
4.1.2.1 - Static Warm-Up Stretching
Once the general warm-up has been completed, the muscles are warmer and
more elastic. Immediately following your general warm-up, you should engage
in some slow, relaxed, static stretching (See "3.5 - Static Stretching").
You should start with your back, followed by your upper body and lower
body, stretching your muscles in the following order (See "4.8 - Exercise
Order"):
1. back
2. sides (external obliques)
3. neck
4. forearms and wrists
5. triceps
6. chest
7. buttocks
8. groin (adductors)
9. thighs (quadriceps and abductors)
10. calves
11. shins
12. hamstrings
13. instep
Some good static stretches for these various muscles may be found in most
books about stretching. (See "Appendix A - References on Stretching").
Unfortunately, not everyone has the time to stretch all these muscles
before a workout. If you are one such person, you should at least take the
time to stretch all the muscles that will be heavily used during your
workout.
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