Which stretching requires the muscle to be relaxed and the force provided externally?

Which stretching requires the muscle to be relaxed and the force provided externally?

• A. Active Stretching
• B. Ballistic Stretching
• C. Passive Stretching
• D. PNF

Answer: (C)

A stretch in which the muscle remains relaxed while someone or something else provides the force is passive stretching. In this type, the stretched muscle is not actively contracting; an external agent—like a partner, gravity, or a strap—applies the stretch to increase the range of motion. This differs from active stretching, where you use your own muscles to lengthen the target muscle; ballistic stretching, which uses bouncing movements; and PNF, which combines periods of contraction with stretching to enhance flexibility. So the best answer is the passive stretch.

A stretch in which the muscle remains relaxed while someone or something else provides the force is passive stretching. In this type, the stretched muscle is not actively contracting; an external agent—like a partner, gravity, or a strap—applies the stretch to increase the range of motion. This differs from active stretching, where you use your own muscles to lengthen the target muscle; ballistic stretching, which uses bouncing movements; and PNF, which combines periods of contraction with stretching to enhance flexibility. So the best answer is the passive stretch.