Background Although it is known that resistance training can be as effective as stretch
training to increase joint range of motion, to date no comprehensive meta-analysis has …

The effects of static stretching (StS) on subsequent strength and power activities has been
one of the most debated topics in sport science literature over the past decades. The aim of …

INTRODUCTION: The benefits of preexercise muscle stretching have been recently
questioned after reports of significant poststretch reductions in force and power production …

For Students: Fundamentals of Biomechanics is written for Kinesiology/Exercise and Sports
Science majors taking the required introductory biomechanics course. Welcome to the …

We applied a meta‐analytical approach to derive a robust estimate of the acute effects of pre‐
exercise static stretching (SS) on strength, power, and explosive muscular performance. A …

Success in tennis requires a mix of player talent, good coaching, appropriate equipment,
and an understanding of those aspects of sport science pertinent to the game. This paper …

This study examined the effects of high-volume static stretching training on gastrocnemius
muscle architecture, ankle angle and jump height in 21 female adolescent volleyball …

This chapter summarizes what is known about the performance and injury-prevention
benefits of warm-up and flexibility. It explains the difference between warm-up and stretching …

Purpose This study aimed to examine the effects of static and dynamic stretching routines
performed as part of a comprehensive warm-up on flexibility and sprint running, jumping …

O objetivo deste estudo foi revisar a importância do aquecimento e alongamento muscular
na prática esportiva, destacando seus principais efeitos fisiológicos e benefícios, haja vista …