Common Stretching Mistakes

(excerpted from stretchcoach.com)

Stretching properly will give you the best benefits and will help you to avoid injury. Here are some common mistakes people do while stretching:

• Bouncing.

• Not holding the stretch long enough.

• Stretching too hard/too fast.

• Stretching without warming up first.

• Not knowing the goal of the stretch.

• Not honoring your comfort zone.

• Compromising posture and position.

• Not using the right stretches for your body, your goals, and your current needs.

• Not stretching often enough.

• Not utilizing your breath.

• Not giving stretching the same focus as the rest of your workout.