The recommended intensity in which to hold a static stretch is to:
A. the point of mild discomfort
B. the point of pain
C. the point where your muscle is contracting fully
D. the point where the muscle you are stretching is involved in supporting the body weight

A. the point of mild discomfort

Explanation:

In general there are two types of stretching activities, dynamic and static. Static stretching is usually done at the end of a workout regime. The stretches are hold constant for a period of time thus the name "static". As a result, the muscles cool down and loosen up. In long term this activity also increases flexibility.

A static stretch is hold usually for 10-30 seconds up to the point of slight discomfort. It should not result in sharp pain as it could be a sign of muscle damage. By stretching just up to the point of mild discomfort, the range of muscle motion can be increased slowly over the time.

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