Stretching Exercises

Stretching Instructions

In this section you will find stretching advice for martial arts, artistic gymnastics and fitness training. Here is a short list of all types of stretching, beginning with the one causing least muscle soreness:

  1. Static Passive Stretching - can be applied daily.
  2. Static Active Stretching - can be applied daily.
  3. Most Dynamic Stretching Techniques - can be applied 4 or 5 times per week.
  4. Dynamic Ballistic Stretching - can be applied 3 to 4 times per week.
  5. Isometric Stretching - can be applied 3 times per week. Not for growing children.
  6. PNF-Stretching Techniques - should not be applied more then 3 times per week.
    Not for growing children.

General Knowledge: Stretching


Stretches & Exercises: Stretching


Trainer advice: Stretching

  • Also check the yoga section.
  • Warm up at least 5 minutes before stretching.
  • Learn about PNF streching.

Related instructions: Stretching


Videos: Stretching

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