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QuizMultiple Choice

Safe and Effective Stretching

Question 16 • Lifetime Fitness (full year) EL2083 A

Why are arm circles considered a dangerous stretching exercise?

Answer
A
They are a ballistic stretching exercise.
B
The stretch the shoulder muscles.
C
They can injure the hip joints.
D
They are a static stretching exercise.

Explanation

Arm circles use repeated, momentum-driven movements rather than holding a position still. This makes them a form of ballistic stretching, which can force muscles and joints beyond a comfortable range and increase the risk of injury. So the correct choice is “They are a ballistic stretching exercise.”

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