warm-up stretch

noun

UK /ˈwɔːmʌp strɛtʃ/

US /ˈwɔːrmʌp strɛtʃ/

A gentle stretch you do to get your body ready before you play or exercise.

We always do a warm-up stretch before running in gym class.

SYNONYMS

pre-exercise stretch loosening stretch preparation stretch gentle stretch

RELATED WORDS

warm-up cool-down flexibility exercise athlete

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short stretching routine done at the start of a dance or yoga class.

The dance teacher led a warm-up stretch to loosen everyone's legs.

3. Any light movement that helps muscles relax before harder activity.

He did a quick warm-up stretch before lifting the heavy box.

4. A first easy part of a practice that gets the body moving.

The coach began practice with a warm-up stretch for the whole team.