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tension can be felt. Next, tense the stimulated
muscle group. Tensioning is applied opposite to the
direction the body is moved, and the joint doesn’t
move. If you return the body in the direction of the
starting position, it will subsequently be impossible
to achieve further extension of the stretch position.

Execution of Stretching
• Move the muscles slowly to a position where you feel
slight tension.
• In the rst phase, tense the muscle to be stretched with
medium intensity against a real or imaginary object for
about five seconds without changing the joint position.
• Relax the muscle for one to three seconds without
changing your position.
• In the second phase, extend the stretch until you
experience a new reaction, and maintain this stance
for a few seconds.
• Next, repeat the first phase.
• Carefully move out of the stretch.

Dynamic Stretching Method
Dynamic stretching can be understood as careful rhythmic
movements that lead to a position with noticeable