| Authors | Arntz F, Markov A, Behm DG, Behrens M, Negra Y, Nakamura M, Moran J, Chaabene H |
| Journal | Sports Med |
| Year | 2023 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s40279-022-01806-9 |
TL;DR
Regular static stretching (SS) can lead to small but meaningful improvements in muscle strength and power, especially if you're sedentary or older, and provides substantial gains in flexibility, making it a valuable addition to a personal fitness routine.
This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the long-term (chronic) effects of static stretching (SS) exercises on several physical attributes.
The intervention was chronic static stretching. Static stretching involves moving a joint to its end range of motion and holding that position for a specific duration. The review considered two main types:
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