Stretching
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Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon is deliberately expanded and flexed in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone.
A stretching Siberian tiger
Football player Luis Suárez stretching prior to a match.
Martin Brodeur stretching during warmups.
Assisted stretching may be performed when the athlete is unable to stretch optimally independently. For example, during cramping of the hamstrings, assistance in stretching out the muscles may help.
Flexibility (anatomy)
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Flexibility is the anatomical range of movement in a joint or series of joints, and length in muscles that cross the joints to induce a bending movement or motion. Flexibility varies between individua
Stretching
…and flexed in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility, and range of motion. Stretching is also used therapeutically to alleviate cramps and to improve function in daily activities by increasing range of…
An oversplit by former Olympic gymnast Irina Tchachina
Stretching cat
Man stretching
Stretching lion