Static vs Dynamic Stretching: Which is Better? (Evidence-Based)

In this video, I break down the research on static and dynamic stretching and provide suggestions on why, when and how you should implement these into your training.

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Introduction (0:00)
Static vs Dynamic Stretching (0:57)
Why and When? (1:43)
Static Stretching How? (4:06)
Dynamic Stretching How? (5:12)
Summary (7:50)

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Disclaimer: The information presented is not intended as medical advice or to be a substitute for medical counseling but intended for entertainment purposes only. If you are experiencing pain, please seek the appropriate healthcare professional.
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[ERehab]

Thank you so much for watching! Let us know what other topics you want us to cover!

[darkstalkeralbatross]

Dynamic stretching before workout, and static stretching after workout

[stillstymied]

Anecdotally, I was taught static stretching many years ago and it never made me more flexible! It just hurt. Learning about dynamic stretching helped, but what most helped my hamstrings and hips loosen was my own little combination. Hold for 3 seconds, a couple of dynamic movements, hold for 5, whatever. I can touch past my toes now to the balls of my feet! And I'm old, too, 40+, a time when I'm supposed to be losing range of motion.

[BetterMe]

This is the most concise video on the two types of stretching that have come across. Thank you so much. You really explained it just perfectly along with actually physically demonstrating. This is so valuable!!

[HolidayFortnight]

I’d love to see an in depth video on the benefits of loaded stretching and the most effective loaded stretches for the main muscle groups. And also the most effective ways to build tendon strength. Thanks for all the great content.

[philipkim]

Thank you for great video. I lost faith in static stretching long time ago. So, I stopped doing stretching all together. I usually just warm up with light cardio. I guess I could add some dynamic stretching as my warm up. Thank you for great educative video!

[mizuvaldo]

This is the best video regarding this topic out there BY FAR. Thank you very much.

[tongfoocheong]

Finally, a fitness video where the instructor speaks slow! 👍

[lifelovesme]

Your videos using the latest scientific studies are the bomb! Would love to see a sample dynamic upper body warm up example. Better still, a video on a general whole-body warm-up routine. Thank you !!

[ASCYTHERITE]

We're learning these at school and this helped me understand their difference and which is better. Thanksss

[lifelovesme]

A very happy subscriber. Happier when I see new videos released. 👌💪🏻👍🏻 Always so useful and applicable !

[nolicajefe]

Thank you for the short but very informative and educative video presentation! Perfect!

[corinnemarguerite]

Very helpful especially when it comes to school. Clear and very good way of explaining.

[magretteswindells]

Great vid! Thanks... I recieved MyDNA Fitness results and my body works better doing dynamic stretching..hence I am here to learn all abbout it xx

[MsFairyprince]

Very well put together video, I was always confused between the two and didn’t know the difference, good to know at least front the get go I’ve been doing it right 😁

[crafthouse]

I was the kinds of video which would tell me about static and dynamic flexibility, finally i have got .thank-you 😊 nobody in the youtube and in my class has taught like this .

[anthonyn]

I would say with the static stretching you're prepping your body for rest and recovery vs dynamic you're prepping your body for activity which only makes sense when you look at any of the stretches.

[duncanwalshfitnessweightlo]

This in my opinion is a little misleading. The studies compare static stretching alone vs dynamic stretching alone. No thorough warm would only involve one of these. I have seen people pull a muscle going straight into dynamic stretches. The order should be, steady exercise for a few minutes to raise your body temperature, then some static exercises, then the dynamic stretches. In other words a combination of the two. Very recent studies [since this video was released] have changed their mind on the benefits of static stretches [they like them more]. Having trained very hard for 35 years in professional sport, I would never omit static stretching, but absolutely also do dynamic stretching/exercises specific to the exercises you are about to perform.

[marie]

Extremely well done video! Very thorough, and helpful. Best I've ssen!

[ljdemonteverde]

Static stretching holds poses to lengthen muscles and increase flexibility post-exercise, while dynamic stretching involves moving joints through a range of motion to prep muscles for activity pre-exercise.