Active stretching exercises that involve controlled movements through a full range of motion to prepare muscles and joints for activity. These movements mimic sport-specific actions while gradually increasing flexibility and mobility.
'Dynamic' comes from Greek 'dynamikos' meaning powerful or forceful, while 'stretching' derives from Old English 'streccan' meaning to extend. This approach gained popularity in the 1990s as research showed it was more effective than static stretching for pre-exercise preparation.
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