Cool Down Stretches - Stretching

Stretching after exercise helps return the muscles that have been worked to their normal size. You can also improve flexibility during the cool down stretches by developing the muscles.

Depending on what you're trying to achieve you should perform maintenance or developmental stretches during the cool down. Maintenance Stretches should be used to return the muscles to their normal size and Developmental Stretches should be used to increase your range of movement.