Stretching plays an important role in any health and fitness routine, but it’s not always clear when to stretch, or how. Experts explain the benefits of dynamic and static stretching and when to ...

What do Static and Dynamic Stretches Do for Power? Static At worst, pre-workout static stretching was found to reduce strength and muscle power for up to an hour afterwards.

Static stretching is an important part of any workout routine. It is different to dynamic stretching and, although sometimes overlooked, it offers many benefits.

Dynamic flexibility involves doing certain stretches and exercises that mimic the activity you are about to do. This helps you warm up the muscles, use more range of motion, and helps prevent injury.