Fitness
Dynamic Warm-Up
A dynamic warm-up uses moving drills to prep joints and muscles before training—better than long static stretching immediately before power or speed work.
A dynamic warm-up uses controlled moving drills—leg swings, lunges, band walks, light plyometrics—to raise tissue temperature and rehearse movement patterns before training. It beats long static stretching before lifts or runs, which can temporarily reduce power.
Five to twelve minutes targeting the session’s joints and muscles is enough for most people.
Common questions
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How long should a dynamic warm-up take?
Five to twelve minutes covering the muscles you will train is typical. Add one or two rehearsal sets on the first lift when loads are heavy.
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