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What is a stretch reflex, and how does it affect flexibility exercises?
 
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The stretch reflex is a muscle contraction that occurs in response to a quick muscle stretch. It can be detrimental to flexibility exercise in that it can cause muscle contraction when you are stretching the muscle and thereby cause muscle damage.
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