Should you static stretch? It’s common to hear that static stretching is a waste of time, or at best, only useful for maintenance. You'll be told you can get all the flexibility you need from resistance training alone. While full-range-of-motion lifting is incredible (something I'm a huge fan of!), it’s not the whole story. Here are some reasons I recommend stretching, in addition to resistance training: 1️⃣ Don't compromise on your heavy lifts. I'd prefer these remain unmodified for ROM to keep