Should You Stretch Before or After Exercise, or Both?
Description: You're told stretch, stretch, stretch - but the bulk of scientific evidence doesn't actually support this theory.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
The bulk of the scientific evidence does not support the recommendation to stretch before exercising to prevent injury
Most injuries occur during eccentric contraction within normal range of motion. Therefore, increasing your range of motion before exercise is unlikely to prevent injury
Stretching appears to increase pain tolerance, which…
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