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Dynamic Stretching

Moving through ranges of motion repeatedly to warm up muscles and joints.

Dynamic stretching involves controlled movements through ranges of motion, such as leg swings and arm circles. Unlike static stretching, it increases blood flow and body temperature without reducing force production. Dynamic stretching is ideal before training to prepare muscles and joints for exercise.

Examples

  • Leg swings before squatting
  • Arm circles before pressing
  • Walking lunges before lower body workout

Related Terms

Static Stretching

Holding a stretch position for an extended period to improve flexibility.

Warm-Up

Preparatory exercises performed before the main workout to prepare the body.

Mobility

The ability to move a joint actively through its full range of motion with control.

Stretching and mobility exercises

123 exercises in the library match this description.

Arm Circles

Stretching · None

Behind Head Chest Stretch

Stretching · Other

Brachialis-SMR

Stretching · Foam Roll

Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall

Stretching · None

Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall

Stretching · None

Calves-SMR

Stretching · Foam Roll

Cat Stretch

Stretching · None

Chair Leg Extended Stretch

Stretching · Other

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