How Can I Do The Side Splits?

[jamey]

I'm about 12 inch from going all the way down and for the last 2 month I don't seem to be making any progress.

 

[cupieqt]

12"?! Child I'm that far way from my splits and I can't do any splits at all! Are you sure about that measurement? I hope that was a typo and you meant 2 inches.

 

[jamey]

12"?! Child I'm that far way from my splits and I can't do any splits at all! Are you sure about that measurement? I hope that was a typo and you meant 2 inches.

ok I used a ruler and about 7 inch from the ground

 

[sparklequeen7641]

ok I used a ruler and about 7 inch from the ground

Stretch?

 

[ilikebigbows]

Unfortunately, you have to push and make it hurt! Hold the stretch for about 30 seconds, then switch to your other leg. It sounds odd, but if you don't stretch both sides of your body, it could really mess up your hips and back. Also, make sure your body is warm. Stretching cold is bad for your muscles. If you really want to be pushed, have a teammate hold your hands over your head to balance you, and do your splits without putting your hands on the ground. Focus on breathing and relaxing. Feel the buuuuuurn! Stretching every day for only about 10 minutes a day will produce more results than you expect. :)

 

[jamey]

Unfortunately, you have to push and make it hurt! Hold the stretch for about 30 seconds, then switch to your other leg. It sounds odd, but if you don't stretch both sides of your body, it could really mess up your hips and back. Also, make sure your body is warm. Stretching cold is bad for your muscles. If you really want to be pushed, have a teammate hold your hands over your head to balance you, and do your splits without putting your hands on the ground. Focus on breathing and relaxing. Feel the buuuuuurn! Stretching every day for only about 10 minutes a day will produce more results than you expect. :)

ok I will try , for "switch to your other leg" are you thinking of "Front splits" I'm trying to do the "Side splits are executed by extending the legs to the left and right of the torso"

 

[retiredl5cheer]

ok I will try , for "switch to your other leg" are you thinking of "Front splits" I'm trying to do the "Side splits are executed by extending the legs to the left and right of the torso"

A middle split?

 

[jamey]

A middle split?

yes the middle split.

 

[ilikebigbows]

Same thing then...just disregard switching legs lol :)