Flexibility and StretchingQuiz

1.

What type of stretching is BEST to do BEFORE exercise as a warm-up?

2.

You are holding a static hamstring stretch and feel pain in the back of your thigh. What should you do?

3.

How long should you hold a static stretch?

4.

Why is flexibility important for preventing injuries in sports?

5.

The butterfly stretch targets which muscle group?

6.

What is the difference between static and dynamic stretching? When should each be used?

7.

Name two daily life benefits of being flexible.