In the NASM corrective continuum, a static stretch for a shortened tissue primarily represents which step?
- AIntegrate
- BInhibit
- CLengthen
- DActivate
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Answer
C
A static stretch for a shortened tissue is the lengthen step, which follows inhibition.
A
Integrate uses coordinated whole-body movement and is the final step.
B
Inhibit uses SMR, which comes before stretching.
D
Activate uses isolated strengthening of underactive muscles.
C
A static stretch for a shortened tissue is the lengthen step, which follows inhibition.