More research is needed on the best times to stretch when lifting compared to other types of exercise ... muscles like the soleus muscle might show more significant benefits.

It is unknown whether GSC stretching can decrease these high-risk biomechanics during landing. Methods and Measures Fifteen physically active adults (9 females, 6 males, age: 22.6±2.4 years, height: 1 ...

He used a typical pre-exercise stretching routine: starting by stretching the muscles around the hip joint (hamstrings) then the knee (quadriceps) and finally the ankle (gastrocnemius and soleus).