What Are The 3 Types Of Stretches?

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When it comes to stretching, there are three main techniques:

static, dynamic, and ballistic stretching

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What are the different types of stretches?

There are four types of stretching –

active stretching, passive stretching, dynamic stretching, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching

, which involves table stretching.

What are 3 dynamic stretches?

  • Side Shuffle.
  • Carioca.
  • Backpedal Jog.
  • Walking Knee to Chest.
  • Lunge Walk with Twist.
  • Straight Leg Kick.
  • Heel-to-Rear Jog.
  • Power Skip Plus Reach.

What are 2 types of stretches?

Dynamic stretching is most important before activity, while

static stretching

is most important after activity. Dynamic stretching helps prepare the body for exercise and decreases risks for injuries. Static stretching helps the body cool down after exercise and maintain flexibility.

What are the 3 types of warm up?

  • Ballistic Stretches involve bouncing or jerking. …
  • Static Stretches involve flexing the muscles. …
  • Dynamic Stretching involves moving the body part in the desired way until reaching the full range of motion, to improve performance.

What are 3 static stretches?

  • UPPER BACK STRETCH. Stand tall, feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent. …
  • SHOULDER STRETCH. …
  • HAMSTRING STRETCH. …
  • STANDING HAMSTRING STRETCH. …
  • CALF STRETCH. …
  • HIP AND THIGH STRETCH. …
  • ADDUCTOR STRETCH. …
  • STANDING ILOPTOBIAL BAND STRETCH.

Which is the best example of dynamic stretching?

  • Lunge with a Twist.
  • Knee to Chest.
  • High Kicks.
  • Hip Stretch With A Twist.
  • T-Push-Ups.
  • Jump Squats (Advanced)
  • Jump Lunges (Advanced)

What are the 5 types of stretches?

  • ballistic stretching.
  • dynamic stretching.
  • active stretching.
  • passive (or relaxed) stretching.
  • static stretching.
  • isometric stretching.
  • PNF stretching.

What are the 7 types of stretching?

  1. Static Stretching. …
  2. Dynamic Stretching. …
  3. Active Stretching. …
  4. Ballistic Stretching. …
  5. Myofascial Release. …
  6. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) …
  7. Functional Stretching.

What are basic stretches?

  • Cobra stretch. Lie on your stomach and place your hands flat beneath your shoulders. …
  • Knees-to-chest. Lying flat on your back, bring one knee to your chest and hold it in position with your arms or hands. …
  • Spinal twist. …
  • Upper back stretch. …
  • Neck stretch. …
  • Shoulder stretch. …
  • Side stretch. …
  • Standing quad stretch.

Which type of stretching is the safest?


Static stretching

is the most common form of stretching, and is usually performed during general fitness routines. It is considered the safest and most effective form of stretching to improve overall flexibility.

What are cool down stretches called?

  • Chair Stretch. Eases tension in your hamstrings and hips. …
  • Doorway Stretch. Opens up your chest. …
  • Neck Stretch. Loosens your neck. …
  • Overhead Arm Stretch. Soothes your triceps. …
  • Side-Lying Stretch. Extends your quadriceps.

What is a proper warm-up?

1. General warm-up. To begin your warm-up do

5 minutes of light (low intensity) physical activity

such as walking, jogging on the spot or on a trampoline, or cycling. Pump your arms or make large but controlled circular movements with your arms to help warm the muscles of your upper body.

What are the 5 stages of a warm-up?

  • Tissue Prep. This is self myofascial release using a HCM Mobility Ball. …
  • Raise. The main objective of a warm up is to raise the body’s core temperature, as this increases muscle temperature and reduces injury risk. …
  • Mobilise. …
  • Activation/Correctives/Rehab. …
  • Potentiate.

Which is an example of a specific warm-up?

A warm-up should last approximately 5 to 10 minutes. … Some other examples of warm-up exercises are

leg bends, leg swings, shoulder/ arm circles

, jumping jacks, jumping rope, lunges, squats, walking or a slow jog, yoga, torso twists, standing side bends, lateral shuffle, butt kickers, knee bends, and ankle circles.

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