Do you have any really effective, good stretches?

Question

do u have any good stretches that i can do to have a really nice spiral... other than just streching in a spiral position?

when im in front splits im 9 inches off the ground and id like to have the splits in 3 weeks

thanks :)

Answer 1

i don't know much about ice skating, but i can put my legs behind my head,pick up my right leg and stick it straight up,do a split,and do a head stand.all i did was kept trying and i succeeded.it took me 10 minutes for the head stand,2 weeks for the split,2 minutes for putting my leg straight up,and 5 minutes for putting my leg behind my head! Good luck!!  :-)

Answer 2

Go to this site and watch Sheila Theilan's spiral stretch.  Sheila is the creator of Champion Cords.  

http://www.skatingcircle.com/videos/822

Answer 3

Try putting you leg up the back of a high sofa and stretching in towards it.  Also, straddle streches, doing spiral streches off ice, and basically all floor streches should help.  But having a good spiral is not just about flexibility.  It is important to work on your strength as well.

Answer 4

i wish i could do the splits...