Have you ever heard of micro-stretching? The theory is that most stretching is a complete waste of time.

In 2009, Wyon and colleagues conducted a study comparing two stretching protocols over six weeks.

We went on a Research Quest to uncover whether this micro form of stretching could get better results.

Let’s dive in.

Reference:

Wyon M, Felton L, Galloway S. A comparison of two stretching modalities on lower-limb range of motion measurements in recreational dancers. J Strength Cond Res. 2009 Oct;23(7):2144-8. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181b3e198. PMID: 19855344.