| Proper Warm-Up - The Art of Dynamic Stretching! |
Most people tend to naturally warm up before getting involved in an intense strength and conditioning session. However, I know that there is still a high demand of people out there that have no clue about what a dynamic stretch is or even the use for it. Dynamic stretches are movement based stretches that get your nervous system stimulated prior to exerting your muscles in an intense session of training. This is good because you can more quickly intensify your workout without the concern of causing yourself bodily injury.
Don't confuse dynamic stretching with static stretching. Static stretching is where you get your body into a certain position to stretch and remain still. There is no change in the angle of the joints and the stretch is a "holding" type of stretch. This is a bit more beneficial when the muscles are warm because you can hold the stretch at the peak of your range of motion. This is why someone may opt to do this after working out. The dynamic stretch is quite the opposite. There are a number of ways to execute a dynamic stretch. Some examples may include doing high-knee runs, bounding, skipping, or doing walking lunges. These are all great drills to get the muscles used to firing before engaging in a strength or performance based program. The key is to make sure that your dynamic warm up is performed before every workout. It won't necessarily prevent injury, but it will sure reduce the risk of an injury occurrence.
Take the time to do what you know will benefit you. The beauty of being part of a successful "Strength Culture" is having the knowledge and desire to do what works the best for you!
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