Dynamic or Static

Expert Discussion Advanced Sprint Training
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Before a sprint I was wondering which should I do? Dynamic stretching or Static Stretching and why?

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Hey there mate,
A great link that should answer any stretching query you have:-

http://www.cmcrossroads.com/bradapp/docs/rec/stretching/stretching_toc.html#SEC37

Cheers,
DOPR.

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I recommend dynamic stretches as it does a better job of actually warming up the muscle and getting it ready for running. I say keep the static stretching for after the workout to decrease the amount of DOMS you can get and to help cool the body down.

I do about 5-6 static stretches during my warm up and a lot of dynamic stretches and have found this to work pretty well. I like it. Don’t eliminate them, but save the heavy static stretching for post-workout.

Try it and see what you think. Only you know what helps you best.