1. Stretching and Warm-Ups

2.  Holding a position  Studies have found to be less effective before power workouts, strength workouts, and explosive or anaerobic workouts  Static or ballistic stretching looses the muscle  Actually makes it weaker- cannot store energy when loose Static Stretching

3. Static Stretching Examples

5.  Ideal way to warm-up/prepare for an activity  Moving muscles  Creating momentum  Active effort  Reduces muscle tightness  Injury prevention Dynamic Stretching

6. Dynamic Stretching Examples