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What the Science Tells Us About Timing If you want the simple rule: Dynamic stretching before. Static stretching after. That's a solid default for most people. Dynamic stretching works well before exercise because you're moving through ranges of motion, gradually warming up, and preparing your body for the movements you're about to perform. Static stretching makes more sense after your workout, or at another time entirely, especially if improving flexibility is the goal. Easy enough. But let's add one tiny asterisk so we don't turn a useful guideline into another weird fitness commandment. 😆 Longer bouts of static stretching immediately...