
The practice of stretching before and after physical activities has been increasingly recommended by Physical Education professionals, as well as physicians and physiotherapists, either for muscle preparation for applied force training in order to prevent injuries or, as they discuss some authors, to improve performance in training. Stretching exercises contribute to increase muscle flexibility and its effects have been exhaustively studied by professionals in the area, with "studies highlighting the influence of muscle warm-up prior to stretching, its influence on sports performance and injury prevention. The research carried out, through the literature review, to identify importance of the stretching for the quality of strength training in bodybuilding to prevent injuries during the practice of physical activity. We will carry out a bibliographical research on the topic of stretching, with descriptors on stretching, bodybuilding, strength training. After analyzing the articles found, it was identified that some authors report that pre and post workout stretching can prevent muscle injuries, increase muscle elasticity and allow for range of motion.