Static stretching

Static stretching

Static stretching is used to stretch muscles while the body is at rest. It is composed of various techniques that gradually lengthen a muscle to an elongated position (to the point of discomfort) and hold that position for 10-30 seconds. During this holding period or directly afterwards, participants may feel a mild discomfort or warm sensation in the muscles. Static stretching exercises involve specialized tension receptors in our muscles. When done properly, static stretching slightly lessens the sensitivity of tension receptors, which allows the muscle to relax and to be stretched to greater length.There is doubt over the effectiveness of static stretching, with some circles of sport strongly recommending against it.

ee also

* Stretching
* PNF stretching
* Passive stretching
* Active stretching
* Dynamic stretching
* Ballistic stretching
* Resistance stretching

References

Rebecca J. Donatelle. Health, The Basics. 6th ed. San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc. 2005.Rebecca Gilligan, Moron.

External links

* [http://www.myfit.ca/exercisedatabase/stretches.asp?pictures=stretches Stretch Exercises]
* [http://www.sports-db.com/strength/stretching/index.html Static Stretching Exercise Guide]
* [http://www.fitnessStretching.com/about.html Dynamic Body Stretching]


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