how long to hold warm-up stretches
A Dr. Harris McIlwain, MD, Rheumatology, answered. Gently stretch as far as you can, hold the stretch for 30 seconds, and then ease back. Studies show that holding a stretch for 30 seconds produces the same result as holding it for 60 seconds. You will feel a gentle stretch but should not have pain or discomfort.As your muscle adapts, the stretch feeling will diminish.tudies show that holding a stretch for 30 seconds produces the same result as holding it for 60 seconds. You will feel a gentle stretch but should not have pain or discomfort.