Abstract:

This study aimed to compare the effects of dynamic and static stretching warm-ups protocols on physical performance. Twenty healthy recreationally active male participants between 18-22 years of age were recruited in this study. Participants were randomized to 1 of 2 groups: dynamic stretching warm-up (DWU, n=10) and static stretching warm-up (SWU, n=10) groups. Before the intervention, Illinois agility, velocity, and vertical jump tests were conducted to measure participants' baseline physical performance. Afterward, the participants performed the dynamic or static warm-up protocol according to their groups after 10 minutes of jogging. Each warm-up exercise was done for 30 seconds. A 5-second rest was given after each movement. After completing 1 set of 5 movements, 3 sets in total, a 2-minute rest was given. Then 4-min resting were given and physical performance testing procedures were repeated. There was no significant difference between the DWU and SWU in the vertical jump (p=0.22), velocity (p=0.99), and agility (p=0.24) performances after the intervention. In conclusion, this study indicates no difference between SWU and DWU effects on physical performance.

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