Dynamic vs Static Stretching – Which Works Best? Dynamic or static stretching… which one should you use to improve flexibility? • Dynamic stretches involve movement. Your joints move through a range of motion, so the stretch is stronger at some points and lighter at others. This gives a big advantage: in the lighter moments you can rest, reduce fatigue, and then push deeper when the stretch peaks again. • Static stretches are different. Here you hold the position. By staying in that lengthened p