Use dynamic stretches to warm up and get your muscles moving before exercise, then follow up with static stretches to cool down afterward. Here’s an example of how you can structure a balanced ...

Example of dynamic stretches include arm circles, hip circles and leg wings. These movements are not supposed to be held for any length of time. PNF stretching.

Here are three examples of dynamic stretching: Leg swings (front and back) Stand sideways to the wall with one hand holding onto it. The leg should be slightly bent.

Some examples of dynamic stretches include leg swings, walking lunges, hip circles, torso twists and arm circles. Unlike static stretching, dynamic stretches are ideal to perform before workouts.

Stretching also activates the parasympathetic nervous system, and can help your body relax or ease into the day," says Chu. Chu shares a 10 minute, full-body stretch to try below.

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McCants recommends downloading the Nike Training App, which leads users through examples of dynamic stretches. Post-workout, it can be tempting to skip the cool down in favor of hopping in the ...

Examples of static stretches include an overhead tricep stretch, a wall bicep stretch and a stacked-leg glute stretch. "I would recommend [holding the stretches for] 20 to 30 seconds," says Norvell.

Dynamic stretching doesn’t push muscles past their normal range of motion and there is no bouncing or jerking involved. An example of a dynamic stretch is arm circles.