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Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. According to a 2018 animal study , daily stretching can help improve your circulation. Increased blood flow to your muscles can help them heal more quickly after a workout. Better blood flow may also help prevent muscle soreness and stiffness after a workout. Stretching Can Make Muscles Stronger With more expanded muscle fibers, you'll be able to lift more weights. Stretching can also help with decreasing DOMS (Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness), which means that you can get back to the gym sooner. This results in stronger muscles and faster muscle growth.