Question

24 multiple choice 2.5 points which of the following helps when stretching your muscles? bouncing when holding each stretch stretching until you feel pain holding your breath with each stretch holding each stretch for 10 - 30 seconds

Explanation:

• Bouncing when holding each stretch can cause injury as it is a form of ballistic stretching which is not recommended.
• Stretching until you feel pain is wrong as it can damage the muscles.
• Holding your breath with each stretch is incorrect as proper breathing (exhaling during the stretch) is important for relaxation and effectiveness.
• Holding each stretch for 10 - 30 seconds is a common and correct guideline in static stretching which helps in improving flexibility safely.

Answer:

holding each stretch for 10 - 30 seconds