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We all grew up doing it, but why do modern sports therapists actively warn against static stretching before a workout?

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We all grew up doing it, but why do modern sports therapists actively warn against static stretching before a workout?

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We all grew up doing it, but why do modern sports therapists actively warn against static stretching before a workout?
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