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Which kind of stretching does a Cleveland Clinic doctor call a great addition to a pre-exercise warm-up?

Dynamic stretching, stretching through movement.

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  1. Dynamic stretching ✔
  2. Long static holds only
  3. No movement at all

Why: Dynamic stretching moves your muscles through their range, improving blood flow and raising muscle temperature. That makes it a great part of a warm-up before exercise.

Huh, didn't know that: Static stretching, holding a pose for 30 to 90 seconds, still has a place, often in the cool-down.

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Answer: Dynamic stretching. Dynamic stretching moves your muscles through their range, improving blood flow and raising muscle temperature. That makes it a great part of a warm-up before exercise.

  1. Cleveland Clinic: Dynamic vs. Static Stretching health.clevelandclinic.org/dynamic-stretching-vs-static-stretching
    Dynamic stretching is a great addition to the warm-up process and pre-exercise routine.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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