Static stretching is when you hold a stretching position for 30 to 60 seconds without moving. Static stretches are best for post-exercise while dynamic stretches should be done as a warm-up.

And Sarah Beth’s 10-minute yoga stretch was a great mix of the two. But while this stretching routine involved a mix of dynamic and static stretches, my back and shoulders found a lot of relief ...

Lie flat on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, and arms by your side. Engage your core and start with a neutral spine. Keeping your legs and arms relaxed, gently tuck your ...

Yoga poses, specifically pigeon pose—also ... according to Grundy. Because it’s a static stretch (meaning, you hold it rather than move around), it’s best to do this pose after your muscles ...

Whereas dynamic stretching involves moving parts of your body through their full range of motion, static stretching helps to lengthen your muscles and increase flexibility when held for more ...

This hip mobility routine, curated by yoga teacher and strength coach, Veronica Pancheri is designed to improve your lower ...

Alternatively, bring the leg to be parallel with the top of your yoga mat, or bring it in towards the body to release the stretch slightly. “Rather than remaining static, you can rotate in your ...

And Sarah Beth’s 10-minute yoga stretch was a great mix of the two. But while this stretching routine involved a mix of dynamic and static stretches, my back and shoulders found a lot of relief ...