The Effect of Warm-Ups Incorporating Different Volumes of Dynamic Stretching on 10- and 20-m Sprint Performance in Highly Trained Male Athletes

17 Jan 2012Turki, Olfa; Chaouachi, Anis; Behm, David G; Chtara, Hichem; Chtara, Moktar; Bishop, David; Chamari, Karim; Amri, Mohamed

Data indicate that performing 1–2 sets of 20 m of active dynamic stretches in a warm-up can enhance 20-m sprint performance. The results delineated that 3 sets of active dynamic stretching repetitions could induce acute fatigue and impair sprint performance within 5 minutes of the warm-up.

Cohort Study
3 effects
15 minutes
16 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Dynamic stretching Selfcare risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Dynamic stretching
Selfcare

Running speed Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor increase risk of Running speed
Musculoskeletal system

Moderate evidence
2.6%

Dynamic stretching Selfcare risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Dynamic stretching
Selfcare

Anaerobic Exercise Capacity Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor increase risk of Anaerobic Exercise Ca...
Musculoskeletal system

Moderate evidence
2.6%

Dynamic stretching Selfcare risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Dynamic stretching
Selfcare

Running speed Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor decreased risk of Running speed
Musculoskeletal system

Moderate evidence
-2.6%