Is Ballistic Stretching Bad

Ballistic stretching can harm muscle, tendons, and potentially ligaments that are in the process of healing following an injury. Play it safe and avoid ballistic stretching to any injured muscles or body parts.

What is a disadvantage of ballistic stretching?

The downside in doing ballistic stretches is that, without properly warming up the muscles, the jerky movements can cause sprain or a tear in the tendons or connective tissue that joins the muscles. It can also result in joint instability, dislocation and subluxation, if the ligaments are continuously overstretched.

Why is ballistic stretching controversial?

Ballistic stretching is the most controversial form of stretching. Unlike dynamic stretching, ballistic stretching utilizes muscle activation through quick, jerky movements. This inhibits the body’s stretch reflex and increases the muscle’s range of motion through the force created by the bouncing.