Don't Stretch Before You Workout!?

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Many experts say you shouldn't do static stretching before you work out. Is this based on science? What does the science actually say about static stretching before a workout?

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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Discover the real research about stretching before a workout. The study that experts like to cite for why you shouldn't stretch during your warmup is total garbage. Learn how to use stretching in your warm up the smart way, without relying on fake science masquerading as fact. You'll learn how use stretching in your warm up SAFELY so you improve function and don't get hurt.

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[Uprighthealth]

What's been your experience with stretching before workouts? Drop me a comment!👇

[keithmarshalldds]

It never ceases to amaze me how many study’s methods aren’t looked at closely enough and how many people can be misled and even hurt from inappropriate conclusions drawn. Thank you for one more example as well as a rational interpretation from it.

[diannhall]

Slow is safe. Fast is foolish.😊

[jjhbball]

It would be great if you did a video on how to effectively warm up.

[watchmen]

As always, Matt's gift for cutting through the crap and making complex and confusing systems easier to understand, is evident in this video. I've learned so much from him.

[Drhomelander]

Stretching has helped a lot with corrective exercises. I have been working on my muscle imbalances.

[lisacollins]

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[timeenuf]

Research always has small print that most people don't read. I always want to know who paid for the research. Thanks for pointing out the flaws in this research. I use stretching mainly after the ride home from work. Although I feel strong doing my work (replenishment) when I get home and get out of the car I feel like I'm 100. Everything is stiff. That's when I take some time to stretch out. Usually not before I exercise. Love this video.

[reasonableification]

The stretch- contract method has been a game changer for me. I learn so much from listening to you. Stretching before I workout makes sense for me, I feel like it connects me to the muscles I’m getting ready to use.

[InaraDance]

As a dancer I’m used to stretching a lot before, during and after training or performance. We need strength, balance and flexibility in dance, often all at the same time. So it’s important to prepare the body and mind for this in the warm up. I also feel much better and more confident with many moves after stretching.

[tayyabjaved]

What's the summary of this video 😩? too long to watch 😭. Please someone tell me

[alfsearching]

Agreed. I for one always (heavily) stretch before and after tennis, swimming or walk. And If I don't, I can't even move!!!

[budgreen]

Thanks for that research Matt! Super informative…✊🏽

[bvrod]

What I have learned and reinforced is the concept of “being you”, but this demands, yes demands, that you learn to “listen to you”. This, for me became the most underrated and important aspect to maximizing benefit, and you guessed it, “for you”. But thanks for the tips and knowledge as it helps with ideas that “mold me”.

Would be interested to learn more from you on approaches to improve “listening” - to mind and body”.

[qkranarchist]

Thanks! I just started doing some movements before my daily 40 min high intensity workouts (in my living room) because I found I delayed starting my workout (or even skipped completely) because the first five minutes of the workout felt so stiff. Pre workout movements are really helping my workout start. My high intensity workout can be so active that moving from long sitting to that much movement is not emotionally possible so happy jumping and silly movements help my mood. Next: feel good enough so I won't postpone or skip the workout. I can forget to stretch afterwards but prefer it then.

[saraht]

Wow amazing. You are the go to guy for the in depth analysis of what to do. 😊 THANKS

[christinap]

This is one of the first videos I've come across on your channel, and just have to say I'm thoroughly impressed with how this video is shot and edited. A lot of work has gone into sharing information in a way that keeps people's attention, and just a big thank you for that between the creative and engaging (and fun) video cuts, the script, flow, audio quality and consistency, and added sound effects etc--perhaps the best-created videos I've seen on youtube for these topics.

Also, great job critically assessing this study. As a researcher, I cringe at the methodology, confounding, and generalizations that have been adopted and defended across the fitness community. Well done, easy sub!

[personal]

Your videos are getting better and better. Great topic and a revealing way to prove the tragedy of most medical researchers when giving too much importance and relevance to OBSERVATIONAL STUDIES and every study lacking of a strong design as the one treating 100% max every week => difficult to beat this stupidity.
Thanks again

[timmusick]

Outstanding advice, stretching is the most neglected aspect of fitness and is essential to injury prevention. It's of equal importance to cardio and resistance training in overall fitness, body alignment and functioning.

[KenHaught-iqsh]

Would have been better if the study split the participants into two groups, with one of them doing the stretching first. And using a larger group (with both sexes and a wider range of participants) would have led to more credible conclusions. But that didn't happen. Maybe someday somebody will try it again. Thanks Matt!