Fitness
Dynamic Warm-Up for Running
Dynamic warm-up for running uses leg swings, skips, and strides before hard sessions to raise temperature and mobility—better than long static stretching pre-run.
Dynamic warm-up for running uses leg swings, skips, lunges, and short strides to raise temperature and range of motion before hard or long sessions—preferable to long static stretching beforehand. Five to ten minutes bridges easy jogging and workout pace.
Save prolonged static holds for post-run mobility.
Common questions
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Is static stretching bad before running?
Long static holds pre-workout may reduce power temporarily for some; brief dynamic prep is standard. Static stretching post-run is fine.
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