How to Stretch Before a Workout

Stretch routines before workouts warm up your body and help prevent exercise injuries. This video takes you through several stretches that can get your arms, legs, and back ready for a complete workout.

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Posted by Paola JANUARY 19, 2009 | 00:45PM
Although these are all good, effective stretches I believe they are more beneficial after a workout and not before a because they are mainly static stretches. Dynamic stretches that involve slightly more rapid movement and serve to jumpstart the hear rate a bit are more effective for pre-workout warm ups.

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