{"id":27916,"date":"2021-10-12T20:16:48","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T20:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=27916"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"static-flexibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/static-flexibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Static Flexibility: Why You Should Do It And Simple Examples For Your Daily Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/static-flexibility\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/static-flexibility\/#What_Is_Static_Flexibility\" >What Is Static Flexibility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/static-flexibility\/#What_Is_The_Difference_Between_Static_Flexibility_And_Static_Active_Flexibility_Are_They_The_Same\" >What Is The Difference Between Static Flexibility And Static Active Flexibility? Are They The Same?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/static-flexibility\/#Is_Flexibility_Static_Stretching_The_Same_As_Passive_Stretching\" >Is Flexibility Static Stretching The Same As Passive Stretching?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/static-flexibility\/#How_Does_Static_Stretching_Improve_Flexibility\" >How Does Static Stretching Improve Flexibility?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/static-flexibility\/#Viscoelastic_Deformation\" >Viscoelastic Deformation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/static-flexibility\/#Plastic_Deformation\" >Plastic Deformation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/static-flexibility\/#Neuromuscular_Relaxation\" >Neuromuscular Relaxation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/static-flexibility\/#What_Is_Better_For_Flexibility_Static_Or_Dynamic_Stretching\" >What Is Better For Flexibility Static Or Dynamic Stretching?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/static-flexibility\/#How_To_Stretch_Improve_Flexibility_Static_Stretches\" >How To Stretch Improve Flexibility Static Stretches<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/static-flexibility\/#Overhead_Triceps_Stretch\" >Overhead Triceps Stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/static-flexibility\/#Neck_Stretch\" >Neck Stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/static-flexibility\/#Cobra_Stretch\" >Cobra Stretch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/static-flexibility\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/static-flexibility\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/static-flexibility\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is static flexibility and how can it positively impact your life? When it comes to working out for weight loss, or just keeping fit in general, flexibility is one of the most important but at the same time highly ignored things.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Static_Flexibility\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Static_Flexibility\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are among those people who have completely ignored &#8211; or slacked off on flexibility, do not fret. In today&#8217;s article we will be explaining \u2018what is static flexibility training\u2019, how incorporating this type of stretching can improve your life as well as listing some static flexibility exercises that you can add to your workout routine today.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Static_Flexibility\"><\/span><b>What Is Static Flexibility?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as static stretching, involves placing the joint or joints in a position so that the muscles and connective tissues are stretched while held in a static position with the tissues at their greatest length (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/veterinary-science-and-veterinary-medicine\/static-stretching\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In easier layman&#8217;s language, static flexibility refers to the range of movement that can be achieved without any movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a type of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-split-challenge\/\">stretching<\/a> that requires you to stretch your muscles as far as they can go without pain or movement. Please note that the term &#8216;without movement&#8217; refers to an individual getting into a stretching position and then holding that position for a specified amount of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Static_Flexibility\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31437 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3915-1024x576.png\" alt=\"flexibility static stretching\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3915.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3915-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3915.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3915-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3915.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Difference_Between_Static_Flexibility_And_Static_Active_Flexibility_Are_They_The_Same\"><\/span><b>What Is The Difference Between Static Flexibility And Static Active Flexibility? Are They The Same?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these two types of stretches might seem like the same thing, they are in-fact not alike. They have very small but significant differences that set them apart. According to an online article on the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts Institute of Technology <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website, these differences are as follows (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/web.mit.edu\/tkd\/stretch\/stretching_4.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Static flexibility as described above, involves stretching a muscle (or group of muscles) to the farthest point and then maintaining or holding that position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, static active flexibility, also known as active stretching\/flexibility involves holding a stretch position with your other muscles. I.e., it means contracting one muscle (aka the agonist muscle) in order to stretch\/flex the opposing muscle (aka the antagonist muscle). This is done without the help of external forces such as a stretch partner, props, straps or bands.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example of static <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/post-workout-stretches\/\">active flexibility<\/a> would be an active chest stretch which is done as follows<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin by standing up straight and tall, with good posture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread out your arms wide on either side of your body. Keep your elbows as straight as you can and turn your palms forward or toward the ceiling to increase the stretch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To further increase the stretch, open your arms wider so that they are pushed behind you towards your back.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for about 15 seconds. Remember to keep breathing and do not arch your back<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case the antagonist muscles -those being stretched &#8211; are those in the chest and the biceps, while the agonist muscles &#8211; those that contract and help keep the stretch in place &#8211; are the deltoids, rhomboids, mid traps, and other back and shoulder muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mobility-vs-flexibility\/\">Mobility Vs. Flexibility: What\u2019s The Difference And Why Does It Matter?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Static_Flexibility\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38690 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5351-1024x576.png\" alt=\"flexibility static stretching\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5351.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5351-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5351.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5351-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5351.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Flexibility_Static_Stretching_The_Same_As_Passive_Stretching\"><\/span><b>Is Flexibility Static Stretching The Same As Passive Stretching?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While most people use <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-techniques\/\">static stretching<\/a> and passive stretching interchangeably, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts Institute of Technology <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insists that they are not the same and one should not be confused for the other (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/web.mit.edu\/tkd\/stretch\/stretching_4.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As previously stated static flexibility involves an individual holding a given stretch by themselves. Passive stretching, on the other hand involves external help &#8211; that is, passive flexibility involves an individual being stretched instead of stretching themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basically, passive stretching includes partner stretches, stretching accessories and\/or just using gravity to assist with your stretch. The individual is relaxed and makes no contribution towards their range of motion outside of what is created\/provided by the external force.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Static_Flexibility\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30436 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4007-1024x576.png\" alt=\"flexibility static stretching\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4007.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4007-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4007.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4007-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4007.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Static_Stretching_Improve_Flexibility\"><\/span><b>How Does Static Stretching Improve Flexibility?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the general <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-flexibility\/\">benefits<\/a> of stretching, improved flexibility is often number one on such lists. Experts will quickly tell you that stretching often will improve your flexibility which in turn improves your quality of life by helping you perform everyday activities with relative ease and can help delay the reduced mobility that can come with aging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how exactly does <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-the-impact-of-age-on-flexibility\/\">stretching<\/a>, including static flexibility, do this? This is where most experts get stumped because the science behind it is still quite unknown. That being said, several studies through the years have come up with theories in an effort to answer this question. These theories include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Viscoelastic_Deformation\"><\/span><b>Viscoelastic Deformation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers thought that stretching improved <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/groin-stretches\/\">flexibility<\/a> because the act made your muscles longer temporarily and these muscles would &#8216;shrink&#8217; and go back to normal after a while (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8775718\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plastic_Deformation\"><\/span><b>Plastic Deformation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In simple terms, supporters of this theory believed that flexibility was achieved when you stretched so much that your muscles became &#8216;extra&#8217; stretched and would never go back to their original &#8216;tightness&#8217; (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ptj\/article\/90\/3\/438\/2737895\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to a long-lasting weight loss! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Static_Flexibility\">Tailor your fitness journey and maximize your results<\/a> with just a couple of swipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Static_Flexibility\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30438 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4005-1024x576.png\" alt=\"flexibility static stretching\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4005.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4005-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4005.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4005.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neuromuscular_Relaxation\"><\/span><b>Neuromuscular Relaxation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers believed that the change in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-workout-plan\/\">flexibility<\/a> occurred in the brain and not the muscle. Basically, the more you stretched, the more you believed that you were flexible, the more the brain believed the same and sent signals to the nerves receptors in your muscles. Eventually this belief would be so ingrained in the nerve receptors in muscle and ultimately change how they function reflexively (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ptj\/article\/90\/3\/438\/2737895\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These theories have now been debunked and now only one theory remains. Today, scientists now believe that flexibility through stretching is achieved through sensation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ptj\/article\/90\/3\/438\/2737895\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The <\/span><b>sensory theory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> states that what you feel while stretching changes overtime and you are able to stretch further over time. Several studies have shown that your tolerance to the stretch is what increases flexibility &#8211; not any of the above mentioned theories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8669996\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC522148\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8607762\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8085933\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Static_Flexibility\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30472 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4077-1024x576.png\" alt=\"flexibility static stretching\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4077.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4077-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4077.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4077-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4077.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Better_For_Flexibility_Static_Or_Dynamic_Stretching\"><\/span><b>What Is Better For Flexibility Static Or Dynamic Stretching?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before determining which of these stretches is better, we must first understand the difference between static and dynamic flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are wondering &#8216;what is the difference between static and dynamic flexibility?&#8217; the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleveland Clinic <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">states that the main difference between these two is quite simple &#8211; dynamic stretching is based on movement while static flexibility has no movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is further explained by stating that while doing dynamic stretches, you actively move your joints and muscles in ways that mimic a sport movement that you are about to do while again, a static stretch has no movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other differences between these two types of flexibility exercises include<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Static stretches are often held for 15 seconds to a minute while dynamic stretches are done in gentle and controlled motions for 8 to 12 repetitions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dynamic flexibility is used during the warm-up portion of a workout routine while static flexibility is often used as part of the cool down after a workout. The main reason for this is because unlike dynamic stretching, static flexibility does not warm-up the muscles and could make you more susceptible to injury if used as a warm-up.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what is better for flexibility static or dynamic stretching? We say that both types of flexibility movements are important in equal measure. Stretching in general is good for you because it improves your joint range of motion, improves your athletic performance, and decreases your risk of injury when working out and even while going about your daily activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, one important thing that we would like to stress is that if you are working out, be sure to do your dynamic stretches before your workout and work on your static flexibility during your cool down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/shoulder-flexibility\/\">Shoulder Flexibility: Why It Matters And How To Improve It<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Static_Flexibility\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30508 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4067-1024x576.png\" alt=\"flexibility static stretching\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4067.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4067-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4067.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4067-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4067.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Stretch_Improve_Flexibility_Static_Stretches\"><\/span><b>How To Stretch Improve Flexibility Static Stretches<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some examples of static flexibility exercises to do everyday:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overhead_Triceps_Stretch\"><\/span><b>Overhead Triceps Stretch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin by standing tall with your shoulders relaxed and your feet hip-width apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your right arm up to the ceiling, then bend your elbow bringing the right palm down toward the center of your back<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your left hand, bring it to the right elbow and use it to gently pull your right elbow downwards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for 20\u201330 seconds before switching arms and doing the same to the left arm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do this three times on each arm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Static_Flexibility\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30583 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4042-1024x576.png\" alt=\"flexibility static stretching\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4042.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4042-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4042.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4042.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neck_Stretch\"><\/span><b>Neck Stretch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your right arm over your head and place it on the left side or your head on or near your temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your left arm and hold it straight out your shoulder to the left side<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your right hand slowly pull your head towards your right shoulder until you can feel the stretch on the left side of your neck. Do not pull too hard to the point of pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold for about 30 seconds before releasing, and repeat for the opposite side<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cobra_Stretch\"><\/span><b>Cobra Stretch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your stomach with your hands directly under your shoulders as if you are about to do a push-up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a deep breath and slowly push your shoulders and chest away from the floor until you feel a stretch in your abs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this stretch for 15 to 45 seconds before slowly dropping back down to the floor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat this two more times<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Static flexibility is just as important to athletes as it is for normal everyday people who would like to improve the quality of their lives. It is a simple and relatively risk free way to improve your posture, balance, agility, relieve stress and stiffness, and even improve circulation. Please note that if a type of stretch seems a little complicated, do not attempt it without the help of a professional and if anything hurts as you are stretching, stop immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Static_Flexibility\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any medical conditions. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC522148\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eccentric Training and Static Stretching Improve Hamstring Flexibility of High School Males<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2004, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ptj\/article\/90\/3\/438\/2737895\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing Muscle Extensibility: A Matter of Increasing Length or Modifying Sensation?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, academic.oup.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8607762\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanical and physical responses to stretching with and without preisometric contraction in human skeletal muscle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1996, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8669996\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport stretching: effect on passive muscle stiffness of short hamstrings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1996, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/veterinary-science-and-veterinary-medicine\/static-stretching\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Static Stretching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8085933\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching exercises: effect on passive extensibility and stiffness in short hamstrings of healthy subjects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1994, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.mit.edu\/tkd\/stretch\/stretching_4.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of Stretching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., web.mit.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8775718\/\">Viscoelastic response to repeated static stretching in the human hamstring muscle<\/a> (1995, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is static flexibility and how can it positively impact your life? 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