dynamic stretch
Movement-based muscle prep
A dynamic stretch is a movement that takes muscles through their range of motion repeatedly, using controlled motion rather than holding a position.
Unlike static stretches held for seconds, dynamic stretches involve continuous movement: leg swings, arm circles, walking lunges.
Athletes typically do dynamic stretches before competition to warm up without reducing muscle power.
- warmupPre-activity preparation
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- muscleContractile body tissue
- activeIn operation now
- movementChange in position
range of motion · bounce · lunge · leg swing · high knees · butt kicks · arm circle · mobility · hip opener · athletic · limber · loosen · joint · range · motion · sport · sports medicine · prepare
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- muscle recoveryfoam roller, ice bath, massage, rest day, active recovery
- pregamewarmup, warm-up, pep talk, pregame show, team huddle
- warm-upsjumping jacks, leg swings, arm circles, hip circles, arm swings
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