What Is Static Stretching?

Flexibility training has an important role in an exercise program. Incorporating an appropriate stretching program can prevent injuries, increase performance. Static stretching is an important part of the warm up component for resistance training. Static stretches involves positioning the limb in a spot where its at slight discomfort in its range of motion and to hold that for 15-60 seconds, Then to repeat this exercise for a period of time. It has been proven that static stretching is effective at increase the range of motion around a joint. This increased range of motion due to static stretching is attributed to the changes in length and stiffness of the limb. This increase in range of motion is said to improve performance due to that enhanced ability to reach or stretch during an exercise therefore having less resistance or stiffness in any particular …show more content…
However many studies have found adverse effects of static stretching, actually claiming that static stretching can actually hinder performance, by decreasing strength and power (Behm and Chaouachi)