NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Athletes with lingering post-injury hamstring stiffness may improve hamstring flexibility more through static leg extension and hold stretches, rather than leg stretch ...

Static stretching is when you hold a stretching position for 30 to 60 seconds without moving. Static stretches are best for post-exercise while dynamic stretches should be done as a warm-up. Benefits ...

When talking specifics, stretching terminology can get confusing. “Passive” and “static” generally refer to the same old-school method of relaxing into a stretch and holding it for 30 to 60 seconds.

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