Combat sports such as boxing, martial arts, and wrestling require a high level of strength, speed, and agility. These sports involve quick movements, strikes, and grappling, which can put significant stress on the muscles and joints.
Isolated stretching can be particularly helpful for combat athletes as it allows for targeted stretching of specific muscle groups used in their sport. For example, stretching the hip flexors can improve kicks in martial arts, while stretching the rotator cuff can improve punching power in boxing.