399 - Why Pre-Workout Static Stretching Is Actually Dangerous

Many of us grew up being told that we should warm-up before we exercise by holding a pose, like a calf stretch or a forward fold, to loosen us up, make us stronger and make us injury-proof. While it is true that we should definitely warm-up before exercise, holding a static stretch is not the way to go about it. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/why-pre-workout-static-stretching-is-actually-dangerous Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy

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