when to stretch

[hotsauce901]

when is the best time to stretch for a workout, before or after, or both?

thanks

[JnJ23]

when is the best time to stretch for a workout, before or after, or both?

thanks

both

[MattyG]

I normally do a quick cardio type warmup, and then stretch before warmup sets, then do the work sets. I then stretch in between most sets, but don't spend too long on this. Then I stretch after the workout is finished.
I also stretch on rest days.

[imageek]

I normally do a quick cardio type warmup, and then stretch before warmup sets, then do the work sets. I then stretch in between most sets, but don't spend too long on this. Then I stretch after the workout is finished.
I also stretch on rest days.

same here.
i also do some light dynamic stretch before i start my workout, i.e. truck twist, shoulder rotations etc.

[Heisman]

Dynamic stretch before, static stretch after.

[Persian Warrior]

Before and during the workout.

[hyp3r3xt3nsion]

stretching before really isn't going to do much in terms of safety; just worry about proper warming up before hitting the hard sets.

[Derek0783]

Do a search, that question is like the most asked and answered question on this entire board...lol. I promise you can get loads of info from searching it and reading all of us argueing and debating about it.

[bearfan3420]

this is what has worked best for me..Always starting at a very light weight to get a good stretch then work myself up to my hard work numbers. Like i mean 10 lbs differnce so your working urself up hard enough

[Joske]

Dynamic stretch before, static stretch after.

any reasons for this?