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Static Stretching
This is the traditional form of stretching. Static stretching is still very prevalent in many physical education curriculums and sports because some people are not progressive with new research in science. Static stretching is stretching the muscles in the body while the body is not in motion. An example of a static stretch would be touching your toes to stretch a person’s hamstring muscles. This can actually do more harm than good because it can damage your muscles and tendons which decreases muscle performance. Static stretching will not instantaneously do damage but continuous strain of static stretching can show detrimental damage.

Dynamic Stretching
This form of stretching is the new innovative method of stretching. It allows the body to stretch the muscles while the body is in motion. Many athletic instructors do not know or believe this method is not as effective. The purpose of dynamic stretching is that it mimics the movements in sports. This allows the muscles in the body to be accustomed to the movements that will occur in the activity they are trying to perform. Dynamic stretching also helps stimulate blood in the desired locations increasing performance. Dynamic stretching is when the body propels the muscles to stretch in a fluid motion. An example of a dynamic stretch would be swinging your leg as high as possible as your walking.

Behm, David George DG, 2016, Volume: 116, Issue 1, Page: 241-249, DOI:10.1007/s00421-015-3270-1, http://www.isinet.com