Ballistic stretching
Ballistic Stretching
Ballistic stretching is a type of physical exercise that involves bouncing movements to stretch the muscles and improve flexibility.
Pronunciation
Ballistic stretching is pronounced as bə-ˈli-stik ˈstre-chiŋ.
Etymology
The term "ballistic" originates from the Greek word "ballistikos", which means "to throw". This refers to the bouncing movements involved in this type of stretching. The term "stretching" comes from the Old English word "streccan", which means "to extend".
Description
Ballistic stretching involves the use of momentum generated by rapid, bouncing movements to push a body part past its normal range of motion. The goal is to stretch the muscles and tendons to increase flexibility and range of motion. This type of stretching is often used in sports and physical activities that require high levels of flexibility, such as gymnastics and ballet.
Related Terms
- Dynamic Stretching: A type of stretching that involves moving parts of your body and gradually increasing reach, speed of movement, or both.
- Static Stretching: A type of stretching where you stretch a muscle to its furthest point and then hold that position.
- Flexibility: The range of motion in a joint or group of joints or the ability to move joints effectively through a complete range of motion.
- Range of Motion: The full movement potential of a joint, usually its range of flexion and extension.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ballistic stretching
- Wikipedia's article - Ballistic stretching
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