Stretching Before and after Workout

Types of stretches to do before and after working out.
By
Chelsea Gibbons
June 28, 2023
Stretching Before and after Workout

What stretches should you do before vs after a workout?

Before
Dynamic stretching — Active movements that stretch the muscles to their full range of motion
I.e High knees, butt kicks, lunges, leg swings and arm circles

After
Static Stretching — Inactive movements that stretch one muscle in particular and hold that position
I.e Hamstring stretch, butterfly stretch, child’s pose, stationary lunge and seated spinal twist

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