Preparatory Stretching

Preparatory Stretching is focused on getting the muscles ready for the exercise programme. Preparatory Stretches are all performed standing and should be held for approximately 8 to 10 seconds.

The aim of preparatory stretching is to help prepare the muscles for exercise, this will reduce the risk of injury and improve performance during the exercise.

Preparatory stretches should be performed after your warm up exercise and should be focused on the muscle groups that are going to be used during the exercise session.

Preparatory Stretching
Preparatory stretches all focus on getting the muscles ready for the exercise programme. Preparatory Stretches are all performed standing and should be held for approximately 8 to 10 seconds.

Preparatory stretches should be part of your warm up stretching before any exercise workout. Warm up stretches are important for preventing injury and getting the most out of your main exercise componenet of any workout.

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