Which of the following statements is true of ballistic stretching?

A. It refers to those stretching exercises that use reflexes and neuromuscular principles to relax the muscles being stretched. 
B. It refers to those stretching exercises performed with jerky, rapid, and bouncy movements.
C. It refers to those stretching exercises performed with the aid of an external force applied by another individual or by an external apparatus.
D. It refers to those stretching exercises wherein the position is held by the strength of the muscle being stretched.
E. It refers to those stretching exercises in which the muscles are lengthened gradually through a joint's complete range of motion.


Answer: B

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