Decreases muscle stiffness and increases range of motion, May reduce your risk of injury, Helps relieve post-exercise aches and pains, Improves posture, Helps reduce or manage stress, Reduces muscular tension and enhances muscular relaxation, Improves mechanical efficiency and overall functional performance. Stretching a muscle to the full extent of your ability and holding it for 15 to 30 seconds is what’s called a static stretch, and there’s no harm in stretching that way as long you don’t stretch until it hurts.
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