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Originally Posted by betty rocker
What happened to stretching? Is that gone like wearing a leotard to the gym?
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Static stretching is best after the workout. Research shows that static stretching does not reduce the risk of injury and in fact, may increase the chance. It also elongates the muscle, so it has to contact over a greater distance, so you lose strength when stretcing pre-workout.
Dynamic stretch is used now and static stretching is saved for later.