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Static stretching refers to a slow, gradual, and controlled stretch through a full range of motion. This is a steady-intensity, long duration technique. Static stretching can be performed at two levels of intensity. THE EASY STRETCH At the beginning of a stretch, ease into a movement so that you feel a mild tension. Hold this level for 10-30 seconds and concentrate on relaxing. The feeling of tension should gradually subside as your muscles relax. If it does not, ease off slightly and find a degree of tension that is comfortable. The easy stretch reduces muscular tightness and readies the muscles for the developmental stretch. THE DEVELOPMENTAL STRETCH After the easy stretch, gently move a fraction of an inch further until you again feel a mild tension. Hold for 10-30 seconds. The tension should diminish. If not, ease off to a comfortable level of tension. The developmental stretch fine-tunes the muscles and increases flexibility.
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