is stretching a muscle for a period of time making it less likely to tear the soft tissue.

consists of slowly moving in to your extremem range of motion and holding that position for certain amount of time.

A type of stretching in which a relaxed position is held for a significant period of time (about one minute). Compare to "dynamic stretching".

passively stretching an antagonist muscle by placing it in a maximal stretch and holding it there.

Static stretching is used to stretch muscles while the body is at rest. It is composed of various techniques that gradually lengthen a muscle to an elongated position (to the point of discomfort) and hold that position for 10-30 seconds. During this holding period or directly afterwards, participants may feel a mild discomfort or warm sensation in the muscles and/or urinary tract.