Stretching has long been used in many physical activities to increase range of motion (ROM)
around a joint. Stretching also has other acute effects on the neuromuscular system. For …

An objective of a warm-up prior to an athletic event is to optimize performance. Warm-ups
are typically composed of a submaximal aerobic activity, stretching and a sport-specific …

ABSTRACT POWER, K., D. BEHM, F. CAHILL, M. CARROLL, and W. YOUNG. An Acute
Bout of Static Stretching: Effects on Force and Jumping Performance. Med. Sci. Sports …

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 …

Abstract Jaggers, JR, Swank, AM, Frost, KL, and Lee, CD. The acute effects of dynamic and
ballistic stretching on vertical jump height, force, and power. J Strength Cond Res 22 (6) …

The purposes of this study were to clarify the effects of static stretching for 30 seconds and
dynamic stretching on leg extension power. Eleven healthy male students took part in this …

Background Warm-up and stretching are suggested to increase hamstring flexibility and
reduce the risk of injury. This study examined the short-term effects of warm-up, static …

Abstract Samuel, MN, Holcomb, WR, Guadagnoli, MA, Rubley, MD, and Wallmann, H. Acute
effects of static and ballistic stretching on measures of strength and power. J Strength Cond …

The purpose of this study was to compare the acute effects on youth fitness of 3 different
warm-up protocols utilizing static stretching or dynamic exercise performance. Sixty children …

Strength and flexibility are common components of exercise programmes; however, it is not
clear how best to include both of these elements in a single training programme. It is …