Most sprinters think stretching before a sprint will make them faster. The truth? Static stretching before training can reduce power and slow your reaction time. When muscles are too relaxed, they can’t generate explosive force, making your sprint sluggish. This is why even elite sprinters avoid long static stretches in their warm-ups. Instead, start your session with dynamic stretching and mobility drills. Leg swings, walking lunges, high knees, and ankle mobilizations prime your body for speed

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