Anyone have any insight on dynamic vs. static streching? References would be greatly appreciated.

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dynamic - your moving and stretching
butt kickers
high knees
jog
caroica

static - your standing or sitting and stretching
arm over head
arm across body


i think that it.

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Both forms of stretching are beneficial, the key is when you use them.

Dynamic range of motion work should be used pre-practice/game/workout.

Static stretching should be used post-practice/game/workout.

A combination of the two on off days can be used to enhance recovery and tissue regeneration.

Thanks for the feedback.

We use static stretching not only as a recovery tool, but pre-game as well for corrective reasons. Baseball players are inherently tight in their hip flexor complex, so performing hip flexor stretching, coupled with glute complex activation work will prep the body for the ranges of motion it will need out of that joint during explosive movements performed in the game. Everything has a time and a place, don't jump on the FAD WAGON.

Dana Cavalea CSCS
Major League Strength
www.mlstrength.com