Active Stretch is described as which of the following?

• A. The stretch is achieved by relaxing the target muscle.
• B. The stretched position is held by external force.
• C. The stretched position is held by contraction of the agonist.
• D. The stretch is performed with bouncing movements.

Answer: (D)

Active stretching means you use your own muscles to move into and hold a stretch, rather than relying on external force. When it’s described as having bouncing movements, it refers to a dynamic or ballistic form where quick, repetitive movements help push the limb into a greater range of motion. This fits the idea of an active, self-generated stretch using movement and momentum. The other options describe passive or externally held positions, or holding the stretch by contracting the muscle you’re trying to lengthen, which isn’t how an active stretch is defined in this context.