Stretching

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Matthew Barber
Matthew Barber Asked 9 years ago

Hello Pingskills,

I love your website and am improving because of your videos. I have one question. When I am warming up, how should I stretch (before training)?

Thank you!


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Matthew,

It is best to do dynamic stretches before training.  Dynamic means moving stretches, rather than static stretches where you stretch and hold a position for a few seconds.

An example of a dynamic stretch is to rotate your arms around in big circles.

In our Training Secrets section you will find the lesson on Physical Warm Up that will help our Premium members.


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D K

D K Posted 9 years ago

two questions:

for static stretching-is it just less effective or bad in some way?

and-how to dynamically stratch legs?
Thanks


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago

Static stretches are not bad, just for warming up before play dynamic stretches are more effective.

It is good to do static stretches at the end of the training session.

To dynamically stretch the legs you can stand and do some kicks or swimming of your legs.


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