Stretching Simplification Help?

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After reading the stretching round table and taking 4 advil to subdue the technical migrane that followed, I have come to the realization that I know shit about stretching.

I need some help simplifying it (read dumbing it down) so that an english major can understand the difference between dynamic and static stretching.

I understood from the roundtable that certain stretching actually minimizes strength and leaves you vulnerable to injuries, yet other types of stretching are benificial. I was wondering if someone could explain, with examples, the differences between the two and also when to use them and for how long?

thanks in advance,
JB

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Read M.R.'s and E.C.'s “Get Your Butt in Gear” article for a list of dynamic stretches. These are to be done before your workout while static stretches (holding a stretch w/o movement for a prescribed time) are better for after your workout.

Hope this helps,

Danny