✗ The myth everyone repeats
You should perform static stretching before exercise to prevent injuries and improve performance.
✓ What is actually true
Research shows static stretching before exercise may actually reduce strength and power output. Dynamic stretching and gradual warm-up are more effective for injury prevention and performance. Static stretching is better performed after exercise during the cool-down phase. Modern sports medicine has completely reversed this recommendation.
Reception
The receipts 2 sources