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So basically, I can't touch my toes and as far as flexibility goes I am pretty much pathetic. I'd like to change this. Before I put a routine together though, I'd like to make sure I am going about things in the right order. Seeing as I am extremely inflexible would I benefit most from doing static stretches twice a day (three on workout days ) until I reach maximum flexibility? Assuming that is what I should do after I reach that point I will do one dynamic and one static session a day, two static sessions on workout days.

static-passive flexibility
Static-passive flexibility (also called passive flexibility) is the ability to assume extended positions and then maintain them using only your weight, the support of your limbs, or some other apparatus (such as a chair or a barre). Note that the ability to maintain the position does not come solely from your muscles, as it does with static-active flexibility. Being able to perform the splits is an example of static-passive flexibility.
Research has shown that active flexibility is more closely related to the level of sports achievement than is passive flexibility. Active flexibility is harder to develop than passive flexibility (which is what most people think of as "flexibility"); not only does active flexibility require passive flexibility in order to assume an initial extended position, it also requires muscle strength to be able to hold and maintain that position.

This quote is from the FAQ but its mentioned so briefly that it seems unimportant.