Static stretching is defined as holding a pose for a period of time; ballistic stretching is bouncing. Which option correctly reflects this definition?

• A. True, both involve holding
• B. Static stretching involves holding a pose, ballistic involves bouncing
• C. Static stretching involves bouncing, ballistic involves holding
• D. Both involve resistance training

Answer: (B)

Understanding the difference in how static and ballistic stretching are performed is what this item tests. Static stretching involves holding a stretch position without movement for a period of time. Ballistic stretching uses quick, bouncing movements to push into a stretch. The option that states static stretching involves holding a pose and ballistic stretching involves bouncing matches these definitions exactly. The other statements either switch the movements (holding when it should be bouncing, or bouncing when it should be holding) or mischaracterize stretching as resistance training, which isn’t what these terms describe.