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I heard that its not good for you to stretch before working out because it could pull a muscle but people also i should stretch anyway. im confused.

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Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

Specializes in Pathology

Stretching: You should always stretch before working out and after, both before and after are important. If you don't stretch you may pull a muscle.

Dr Hettinger agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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