Strength & Flexibility Lesson 2: Dynamic Stretching Exercises

Performing Dynamic Stretches to Warm Up

Dynamic stretches are an active stretching technique that you can use before your workouts to activate and warm up your muscles.

The following video demonstrates six different dynamic stretching exercises that you can do as part of any workout warm up routine. You can also DOWNLOAD a written summary and description of the dynamic stretching exercises.

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Video: Six Dynamic Stretching Exercises

In this video, Krista Schultz, MEd, CSCS demonstrates 6 dynamic stretches that you can do as part of your warm up routine: Walking Quad Stretch, Alternate Toe Touch, Alternate Toe Touch Progression, Cradle / Hip Opener, Inner Thigh / Lateral Squat and IT Band Stretch.