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static program of stretching prior to practicing
Muay Thai lowers muscle tonus and therefore
lowers performance potential. It was found, for
example, that performance in terms of potential
strength and bounce decreases. Some Thai boxers
are now convinced that they should completely go
without static stretching in their warm-ups and that
they should concentrate on dynamic exercises
instead. Other Thai boxers don’t share that view and
ask why they should change their warm-up routines
if their years of static stretching have proved to be
successful. When deciding on the right stretching
method, keep in mind that the scienti c research
has produced varying results, and that there has not
been sufficient research done into agility training.
It is important to use a stretching program in your
warm-up that is tailored to your individual
requirements. If the warm-up program includes
static exercises, don’t hold the positions for more
than ten seconds. You should also rotate your joints
and make some rapid movements after the stretching
exercises so that you are ready to perform again.

Post-Stretching: Stretching after
Technique Training