What type of stretch involves movements that take the joint or muscle through a full range of motion?

Dynamic stretching is a technique that involves actively moving parts of the body and gradually increasing reach, speed of movement, or both. This type of stretching incorporates movements that take the joint or muscle through a full range of motion. It is particularly effective in preparing the body for physical activity, as it warms up the muscles and increases blood flow, enhancing flexibility and preparing the muscles for more strenuous activity.

In contrast to static stretching, which involves holding a stretch in a fixed position, dynamic stretching emphasizes movement and helps improve athletic performance by mimicking the activity about to be performed. It typically includes movements like walking lunges, arm circles, or leg swings, all of which contribute to dynamic flexibility and mobility.

The other types of stretching, such as ballistic stretching, which involves bouncing movements to push the body beyond its normal range of motion, and proprioceptive stretching, which focuses on muscle awareness and control, do not primarily focus on moving the joint or muscle through a full range in the same way that dynamic stretching does.