Which statement about warm-up is NOT correct?

• A. It should include general aerobic activity.
• B. It should include dynamic stretching.
• C. It should include activation drills for key muscles.
• D. It should include static stretching as the primary component.

Answer: (D)

Warm-up aims to raise body temperature, increase blood flow, and prepare the muscles and nervous system for action. A well-constructed warm-up starts with a light general aerobic activity to elevate heart rate and tissue temperature, then moves into dynamic stretching to improve range of motion and mimic sport movements without reducing performance. Activation drills target the key muscles used in the activity, helping them fire effectively and reducing injury risk. The statement about static stretching being the primary component isn’t correct because holding stretches before activity can temporarily decrease strength and power. Static stretches are better saved for after the warm-up or during a cool-down if flexibility work is needed, rather than as the main pre-activity element.