Stretching: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Stretching is important before many acts of physical exertion. Doing so helps to prevent injury by getting muscles and tendons used to the extreme limits of their range of movement in a controlled manner.

There is some controversy over which types of stretches are most effective and if some stretches may actually be harmful (For instance, it has been said that bouncing stretches may be harmful).

A general, complete stretching routine might consist of the following stretches

• Stretch 1
• Stretch 2

• Hamstring
• Groin
• Calves
• Hip Flexors
• Shoulders
• Trunk
• etc.