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This study aims to determine the effect of 4 weeks of static versus ballistic stretching on muscle force, power, and optimal length.

March 1, 2008The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Chronic Stretching and Voluntary Muscle Force

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DLDain P. LaRocheUniversity of New Hampshire MLMélanie LussierCARE Canada SRStephen RoyMarshall University

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Randomized trial examines muscle force and power following static or ballistic stretching in males, suggesting limited benefits before high-force exercises.

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This study aims to determine the effect of 4 weeks of static versus ballistic stretching on muscle force, power, and optimal length.
Twenty-nine males aged 18-60 performed maximal hip extensions to assess peak torque, rate of torque development, and work before and after 4 weeks of stretching.
Participants completed either static or ballistic stretching of hip extensors, or a control routine without stretching.
Measurements were repeated post-training to assess changes in muscle performance metrics.
Peak torque increased 5.3% in the static group and 7.8% in the ballistic group, with no significant difference from the control group (6.1%).
Rate of torque development increased 4.8% in the static group and 3.6% in the ballistic group; however, both changes were not statistically significant compared to control (9.7%).
Work output improved 3.9% in the static group and 14.7% in the ballistic group, with control showing a 5.5% increase; statistical significance was not reached.

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LaRoche et al. (2008) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a04ff150a15aba660e45da2 https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0b013e3181636aef

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Randomized trial examines muscle force and power following static or ballistic stretching in males, suggesting limited benefits before high-force exercises.

Chronic Stretching and Voluntary Muscle Force

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