Many people stretch before they exercise to warm up their muscles. Some people touch their toes. Others do leg stretches. However, this kind of stretching is not a good idea. It is called static stretching. It means holding a stretch without moving. Studies show that static stretching before exercise makes a person slower and weaker. It can cause muscles to get tighter. People cannot move as fast or as freely. They are more likely to get hurt. It is better to stretch after a warm-up.
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Static stretching can _________ the body.
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A push
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C unlock
D harm
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D harm