How can I learn to do the splits in a couple days?

Question

I am trying to learn for a play that is in a couple days...i need to go down into them really quick too..

i have like a week. any way is good...PLEASE HELP i really need to do this...

Answer 1

well this really depends on how far you can go already - if it's not very far a couple of days you won't be able to do it.  Stretch properly (ALL your muscles) and just do it twice a day - once/twice in the morningish and once/twice in the evening and see what you can do.  Also: side splits or front?

Answer 2

well this really depends on how far you can go already - if it's not very far a couple of days you won't be able to do it. Stretch properly and see what you can do. but also

If you have a bar stretch on that. Always warm up first. A stretch i always did in cheerleading is that we had a partner "press" one leg back so if you have a partner then you can use him or her, we also would have them press our backs while we had legs spread. Remember not to force it. Stretch several times a day and u will get it eventually

Answer 3

How far down are you?

Chances are, unless you're an inch or two away, you are not going to get a full split or straddle.

Flexibility takes time and dedication. Your muscles need to adjust, not be torn.

If you try to rush your flexiblity process, you'll end up hurting yourself. It took me 10 months to get one inch off the ground for a split and I lost it in a second when someone idiotically decided to shove me down.

So you can try to get down all the way, but I can assure you that you will hurt yourself or not get 100% down.

But I suggest you do stretching at least twice a day (not in the morning because your muscles are tense from being in one position too long. Instead, aim for before getting ready for bed and before bed and sometime in the afternoons) for 10 min. Work on each stretch for 10 times for 20 seconds at the LEAST. The more reps and more you hold it, the better. Do not "bounce" because you'll cause microtears in your muscles. Also, make sure your hip bones are facing forward each time. Another thing: warm up before any stretching by jogging in place for at least 3 min to get your blood flowing. And after each stretch session, put your legs out in front of you and reach for your toes (knees straight) and well as laying on the floor and pulling in your knees to your chin. You must do stretching diligently and constantly because if you miss one day, your muscles can stiffen quite a bit.

Side splits:

Kneel on the floor so that your body makes a L shape. Take your left leg out front so that your foot is touching the ground. Make sure both legs are bent at a 90 degree angle. Take the leg whose knee is on the ground back as far as you can with the left leg still at a 90 degree angle and pull your hip down--like push your torso down to the ground. Hold for 20 seconds, repeat 4 times at least. Then, take that back leg and bend it at the knee and try and get your calf to touch the back of your thigh. Now, do that for the other leg.

After, sit with your back straight and legs out and stretch by reaching for your toes.

Others--

lay on your back with your legs flat on the ground and get a belt or something and put it around one leg. Pull that leg towards you (don't bend at your knees) and switch to the other leg. Again, 20 seconds at least twice.

Stand on a smooth, slidey surface like hardwood floor & get soft socks that will slide. stand in 5th ballet position & slide your front foot out & try and get to the ground. Be careful with this because you don't want to slide down like a crazy person and pull a muscle. Go slowly & hold onto something like a counter.

Straddle:

Sit up straight facing a wall. Now, do a V stretch, touching the wall with the inside sides of your feet and knees facing up. Push yourself towards the wall with your hands behind you & hold.

Remember, though, that getting a split can take up to a year. Don't force yourself or you'll just be taking a huge step back by pulling your muscle.

Answer 4

Firstly I would like to say BE CAREFULL!!

I get the impression you aren't that far down.

It takes time to stretch your muscles. Don't go to fast because you will tear them.

Start by going down into the splits until it hurts. stay the for a while. The loosen up and repeat.

For side splits, sit on ur bum and stretch your legs out against the wall until it hurts, say there for a wee while then loosen.

Be carefull, I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 5

If you already ahev you splits far down then just keep pushing yourself to go farther!! us a wall!! Sit down and just push ur legs out by using the wall this helps me a lot!!

but if you dont already have you spilts even half way a few day wont help!!

but Good Luck!! ♥

Answer 6

Sorry but it's not possible. If you do recommended stretches daily and constantly stay f**t and on track, you will be able to do it eventually. It took me only 3 months to learn how, but once you can do them, DON"T STOP STRETCHING! Keep stretching to stay flexible:)

Answer 7

Stretch your legs very well. First your upper legs, then your lower legs. Front, back, sides.

You'll probably be sore if you go all the way down on the first try, so just gradually go down lower, and you should be good in a few days. It worked pretty quickly for me

Answer 8

If you have a bar stretch on that. Always warm up first! If you dont, you will injure yourself and not be able to perform. A stretch we did in cheerleading we had a partner "press" one leg back, we also would have them press our backs while we had legs spread. Just keep warming up and stretching, I think the bar is the best way to warm up. Remember not to force it. Stretch several times a day if you are in hurry, but not quickly. Good Luck

Answer 9

A week is great! First do leg stretches. This would involve laying out the ground and trying to pull your leg to your face. Next do hip stretches. If you stretch every night and hold your splits for at least 30 seconds you will have your splits by next week! Good luck... You can do it!

Answer 10

you need to stretch a lot. also when you do your splits have someone push you so you go farther.. but not to far that you hurt yourself... and hold it for 20 seconds.

hop this helpss! good luck