stretching exercises

Warming up muscles

Stretching exercises are movements designed to lengthen muscles and increase flexibility.

They typically involve extending a limb or body part and holding the position: I do stretching exercises before my morning run.

The phrase often appears in fitness contexts alongside strength training and cardio, forming a basic triad of physical conditioning.

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reaching · touch your toes · bending · muscles · hamstrings · cooldown · mat · elastic · lengthening · splits · tension · release · foam roller · joints · mobility · loosen · pull · hold

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exercise type by primary physical demand

stretching exercisesweightlifting

Sport of hoisting barbells

strength training · cardio · resistance training · weight training · powerlifting

muscle action

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Workouts against opposing force

muscle action type

stretching exerciseslifting

Raising something heavy

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