Dynamic Stretching: The Vast Advantages and How to Apply Them
We all know how important stretching is. It’s been preached about for decades. We all can remember the days of being in school and having gym teachers and coaches running us all through stretches. Unfortunately, in those days it was primarily static stretches and not dynamic stretches. People are used to the normal static stretches but are truly missing the boat by not utilizing dynamic stretching.
This article will fill you in on this amazing stretching method and explain all of the advantages of dynamic stretching and how to apply them to your active lifestyle.
What is dynamic stretching?
Dynamic stretching is exactly as the name itself implies. With this type of stretching, you are moving and involving the muscles for the stretch to take place. Whereas with normal static stretches you are standing or sitting still while holding the stretch for a given amount of time.
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These stretches are a great way for athletes and lifters alike, to not only stretch their muscles but also incorporate a warm-up in the process due to the movement involved.
How does dynamic stretching affect the body and performance?
This type of stretching is a great way to tell the body that movement and even a workload is about to take place and to prepare itself. Due to the movement involved, dynamic stretching gets the blood pumping, raises the temperature of the body, and is effective at reducing muscle stiffness (which not only helps with flexibility but also helps reduce the likelihood of a muscle tear).
By doing this, the muscles get flooded with blood and oxygen to allow them to perform at a high level, either on the playing field or in the gym. This helps the muscle fibers and connective tissue to become more flexible and improve your overall range of motion.
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In addition to the advantages listed above, dynamic stretching can also help increase power output. This is especially important for athletes who need to utilize explosive movement or lifters such as powerlifters who need to exert explosive forces against weight in order to conduct and complete an exercise or lift.
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