Stretching Techniques

What are the benefits of static stretching?

• Improved flexibility, increased range of motion, enhanced muscle relaxation, and reduced muscle soreness.

• Increased risk of injury, decreased muscle relaxation, limited range of motion, and increased muscle soreness.

• Decreased flexibility, limited range of motion, tense muscles, and increased muscle soreness.

• No impact on flexibility, range of motion, muscle relaxation, or muscle soreness.

What are the benefits of dynamic stretching?

• Improved flexibility, increased range of motion, enhanced athletic performance, reduced muscle soreness, and improved blood circulation.

• Increased risk of injury, decreased athletic performance, and decreased blood circulation.

• No benefits at all.

• Decreased flexibility, limited range of motion, decreased athletic performance, increased muscle soreness, and reduced blood circulation.

When should static stretching be used?

• After a workout or physical activity when the muscles are warm and pliable.

• Before a workout or physical activity when the muscles are cold and stiff.

• Static stretching should never be used.

• During a workout or physical activity when the muscles are not warmed up.

When should dynamic stretching be used?

• Never, static stretching is always better.

• Before engaging in physical activity or exercise.

• Only on days when you feel particularly stiff or sore.

• After engaging in physical activity or exercise.

Which stretching technique is more suitable for warming up before physical activity?

• Ballistic stretching

• Plyometric stretching

• Static stretching

• Dynamic stretching

Which stretching technique is more suitable for cooling down after physical activity?

• ballistic stretching

• dynamic stretching

• static stretching

• PNF stretching

What are the potential risks of static stretching?

• Muscle weakness, decreased muscle performance, and increased risk of injury.

• Muscle soreness, improved muscle performance, and decreased risk of injury.

• Increased muscle strength, improved muscle performance, and decreased risk of injury.

• Muscle tightness, improved muscle performance, and decreased risk of injury.

What are the potential risks of dynamic stretching?

• Muscle strains or injuries

• Improved muscle performance

• Decreased flexibility

• Joint stiffness

How long should static stretches be held for?

• 15-60 seconds

• 5-10 seconds

• 1-2 minutes

• 30-45 seconds

What types of exercises are typically performed during dynamic stretching?

• Bicep curls, tricep dips, shoulder presses, deadlifts

• Yoga poses, Pilates exercises, planks, burpees

• Leg swings, arm circles, walking lunges, high knees

• Push-ups, sit-ups, squats, jumping jacks