How To Do The Splits In A Week Or Less

Getting Into Your Splits:3

Into the Splits

Get yourself into position. After each stretching session, you should spend some time actually practicing the splits. First, get yourself into position:If you're doing a right or left split, kneel down on the ground and extend your preferred leg out in front of you, with the weight on the heel. Keep your back knee bent so the shin is resting on the ground.If you're doing a center split, stand up straight and slide your feet out into a wide-legged stance, with your toes and knees facing up at the sky.

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Lower yourself down slowly. When you're ready, start to slowly and and carefully lower yourself down into your chosen splits position.Use your hands to support your weight as you lower yourself down. If you're doing a right or left splits, place a hand on the ground on either side of your front leg.If you're doing a center splits, place your hands on the ground directly in front of you, less than a shoulder width apart.With most of your weight supported by your hands, spread your legs further and further apart by allowing your feet to slide along the floor. Keep going until your legs are at a 180 degree angle. Congratulations, you're doing a split!

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Relax your muscles. If you're having trouble getting all the way down, take a deep breath and make a conscious effort to relax all of your muscles.Studies have shown that relaxation techniques can make a significant difference to a person's flexibility levels, especially if they are incorporated into a regular stretching routine.[3]In addition, letting go of tension in your muscles can decrease your chances of injuring yourself when stretching.