Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 T's of stretching?

• A. Torque
• B. Time
• C. Temperature
• D. Tension

Answer: (A)

Torque doesn’t belong to the three Ts of stretching. The three Ts describe how to approach a safe, effective stretch: Time is how long you hold the stretch; Temperature is the warmth of the muscles and connective tissues, which affects their ability to lengthen; and Tension is the amount of load or pull you place on the muscle-tendon unit. Torque is rotational force around a joint and isn’t a guideline for stretching duration, heat level, or tensile load. By focusing on holding a stretch for an appropriate time, warming the tissues beforehand, and applying a steady, controlled tension, you encourage safe lengthening.