Distinguish dynamic stretching from static stretching. Dynamic stretching involves:

• A. Movement through range of motion; static stretching involves holding a stretch
• B. Static stretching involves movement through range; dynamic involves holding a stretch
• C. Both are the same
• D. Dynamic involves increasing muscle flexibility without movement

Answer: (A)

Dynamic stretching centers on moving through a joint’s range of motion with controlled, continuous movement to warm up the body for activity. Static stretching, on the other hand, involves holding a stretch at a point of mild tension for a period to lengthen the muscle. That’s why the correct statement says dynamic stretching involves movement through the range of motion, while static stretching involves holding a stretch. The other options don’t fit because static stretching is not about moving through the range, they are not the same type of stretch, and dynamic stretching necessarily involves movement (it’s not just about increasing flexibility without movement).