The effect of duration dynamic stretching on wingate performance / Wan Zulfahmi Wan Rusli

The application of dynamic warm-up before doing an anaerobic activity (football and
rugby etc.) has been recommended since many beneficial on sport field based on that type
of stretching. Although benefits of a proper warm-up have long been well known but the
specifics warm-up duration is lacking on its information. The purpose of this study was
to determine the Wingate performance following 5 minute and 10 minute warm-up
programs. 14 active recreational rugby player included with 10 males and 4 females were
involved. Each participant completed two warm-up programs which are short duration
dynamic stretching (SDDS) and long duration dynamic stretching (LDDS on separate
days with 24/48 hours between sessions. Peak power capacities were immediately being
assessed on Wingate test using Monark bicycle ergometer. Peak power showed
improvement after application of the SDDS protocol compared to LDDS protocol. The
result showed a significant differences (p < 0.05) between SDDS and LDDS group with
significant (p=0.03). Mean score ± standard deviation of peak power for SDDS and LDDS
were (891.51±179.20) and (829.98±144.08). In conclusion, SDDS consist of 5 minute
warm-up is suitable apply for power performance since it shown an improvement.
Regardless, reduction in power after LDDS protocol showed a dynamic warm up should
be apply in a suitable intensity or volume.