Which of the following is a benefit of stretching?

• A. Increased blood pressure
• B. Increased flexibility
• C. Decreased posture
• D. Increased resting heart rate

Answer: (B)

Stretching primarily increases flexibility by lengthening muscles and allowing joints to move through a greater range of motion. This makes everyday movements smoother and helps improve athletic performance, while also supporting better posture as the muscles stay more balanced and less prone to tightness that can pull the body out of alignment.

Other options don’t describe a typical benefit of stretching. It’s not about increasing resting blood pressure or resting heart rate, and stretching isn’t aimed at reducing posture; in fact, it often helps posture when done regularly.