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Why Cold Static Stretching Before a Sprint Sabotages Your Speed—And What Works Instead

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Why Cold Static Stretching Before a Sprint Sabotages Your Speed—And What Works Instead

Every sprinter who holds a static stretch before the starting block is unknowingly compromising their performance for the next 20 minutes. Exercise science reveals why the pre-race ritual of touching your toes is counterproductive—and what elite athletes should do instead.

Your Pre-Sprint Hamstring Stretch Is Costing You Speed—Here’s What Physios Do Instead

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Your Pre-Sprint Hamstring Stretch Is Costing You Speed—Here's What Physios Do Instead

That gentle hamstring stretch you do before every sprint? It’s quietly stealing explosive power right when you need it most. Research shows static stretching reduces force production by up to 8%, and the fix is simpler than you think—just rearrange your warm-up.