Abstract:Stretching is a conventional method applied by athletes to reach the maximum performance at the warm-up stage and to protect them from injuries. Although it is frequently applied by athletes, there is no consensus on the acute effects of stretching exercises on the performance. The aim of this study is to examine the acute effect of static stretching applied to quadriceps and/or hamstring muscle groups on sprint running. 45 males (
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