Stretching/split!?

Question

hey i need to know how to do a split. any advice how to get one down? please and thanks

Answer 1

open a door and lift 1 leg up the door frame and keep both legs straight and hold it for about 1 minute and then change legs then do the same thing then do the splits and you'll notice that u go down farther but you'll have 2 do it every day

Answer 2

My friends and I are actually training another friend in splits right now! Obviously, before you start do a few lower key stretches, to warm up mainly your lower body, but of course its always good to have everything working.

You do this stretch with a partner(s):

1. Lie on your back (you may want a mat or carpet...). Lift one leg and have your partner sit on the other to keep it down and straight!

2. Keeping both knees stretched, have your partner lift your raised leg towards your head, as far as it goes without hurting. Make sure your kips stay down and square.

3. When you feel tension starting, push hard with your leg against your partner, but have them keep that leg at the same level it is. Push for about 3 seconds.

4. As soon as you stop pushing, your partner should move your leg down another few inches. It may hurt a bit, so stay for about 5-10 seconds before pushing again.

5. Keep doing that until your leg is as far down as you can handle. Have your partner hold your leg at the farthest spot for 15-25 seconds.

6. Lower the leg and then immediately try splits on the floor with that leg. Go as far down as you can, and hold for 30 seconds.

7. Repeat with other leg, and then trade with partner.

Keep at that every night, and good luck!

Answer 3

go ahead and stretch every day. hold the stretch for at least 45 seconds it takes that much time for your muscles to relax and actually stretch. don't hold it too long or you could tear something. I would recommend stretching in a way that uses muscles. Don't "flop" into a stretch or you wont have strength to hold the extensions you may be capable of.