Stretching - Exercise & Fitness Message Board

Tyoka · 01-19-2005, 01:55 AM

I've been stretching lately alot, with the hopes of being able to do the splits one day(both sideways and front/back). I was just wondering if there's anything I should know in specific to help get looser.

Jess75 · 01-19-2005, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyoka

I've been stretching lately alot, with the hopes of being able to do the splits one day(both sideways and front/back). I was just wondering if there's anything I should know in specific to help get looser.

Just practice trying to actually "do a split" as much as you possibly can. I remember years ago when I was in dancing school, I was constantly practicing splits, and finally I got it but it does take a lot of practice, at least for me. Some people are more flexible than others however.

Naxis · 01-19-2005, 09:26 AM

Biggest thing to remember is not to bounce - that's a great way to tear something. Get into a position to where is't just past being comfortable, but not painful and hold it for 20 seconds or so and then try to push a little farther (if it doesn't hurt). 5-10 minutes a day should limber you up.

Tyoka · 01-19-2005, 10:19 PM

Alright i'll try that. Thanks.

veggie girl · 01-20-2005, 01:02 AM

That is SO FUNNY coz I used to do that in high school!!! In fact, it was a big thing then to try and do them.

So, I can do the front splits and I acheived it by everyday just stretching for about 15 minutes - especially the inner thighs. I would sit with feet soles touching and pull feet as close to body as possible, or sit with legs in V shape and lean head down on one knee and then on the other, or would sit in lotus position, stand with legs apart and try to touch head on floor and then - when warmed would just keep inching down day after day until one day - TA DAH!!! - I did the splits.

I can still do it today - even without warming up!! Its seems that once you do it a few times you can always do it. of course I can get down with more ease if I stretch and practise but I can still do the splits. Though, never did master the side splits