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A technique in which the muscles are stretched by an outside force is called _____.

FITT principle
Active stretching
Passive stretching
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Answer;

Passive stretching

A technique in which the muscles are stretched by an outside force is called passive stretching.

Explanation;

There are several type of stretching which includes;

  • Active stretching is a technique in which muscles are stretched by the contraction of the opposing muscles.
  • Ballistic Stretching is a technique in which muscles are stretched by the force generated as a body part is repeatedly bounced, or swung.
  • Dynamic Stretching is a technique in which muscles are stretched by moving joints slowly and fluidly through their range of motion in a controlled manner; also called functional stretching.
  • Static stretching is a technique in which a muscle is slowly and gently stretched and then held in the stretched position.
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A technique in which the muscles are stretched by an outside force is called passive stretching.
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