When guiding a group through a track and field warm-up, why would you leave out static stretching?
A)You wouldn't leave out static stretching, it is necessary for injury prevention
B)Static stretching takes up a lot of time
C)Static stretching has been shown to reduce performance
D)None of the above

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While performing a track and field warm-up, you may choose to avoid static stretching because it has been shown to decrease performance by affecting the stretch-reflex. You may however use dynamic stretches or others as a warm-up.

When Guiding a Group Through a Track and Field Warm-Up