etherealpole started this discussion ·
sooo i am sure this question gets asked a lot, but does anyone have any secrets to getting flat in their middle splits? I'm about a foot away from the ground as it is right now. i also would like tips on achieving active flexibility in my middles. (for example, sitting on the floor and being able to spread your legs out wide) any advice is appreciated! :)
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There are a whole lot of threads around on the forum of people talking about their splits- in fact, there was a "Splits in 2015" thread that sort of died somewhere around August, but was quite full of interesting tips. Mainly, you have to check to see if your hips are in the right alignment. I know Veena put out a video with some tips about that some time ago (sorry, time for me is a weird thing, it could have been one or two years ago?) and it would be worthwhile to check out, specially for your second question. Mainly, you want to be as warmed up as possible while stretching, and being gentle. You should not feel pain while training for flexibility, just a sort of discomfort. Take it slow, and don't push yourself too far. Alethea Austin, in her Pure Splits DVD, talks about how it took her 5 years or so to achieve her splits in any way. People are all very different, in strength and flexibility, in what their bodies will allow, or take to easily. You may see a faster result in achieving your splits, but you might not. Best advice is to be patient, and also consistent.
Veena ·
The lessons here to tons of info on stretching, flexibility and splits! We even have a special running but it will over VERY soon!!! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hD9tzV9HJEE Check out my middle splits routine, tips for splits and hips and 30 days to flexy program! 💜
Yep , the splits routines here are great. Very good instruction and easy to understand. A foot away from the floor is not far even though it feels like it. You will probably do good to have a consistent regular routine a few times a week and just a little more time. you've gotten this far already and that's very good!
KateA ·
Highly recommend the 30 days to flexy programme in here - I'm seeing improvements weekly on my flexibility and am soooooo much closer to the spilts as a direct result of following it, having a personal 'wooooooo hooooooooo day as my thigh touched the foam roller in today's front splits routine, sooooooo chuffed! 😊😊😊 thank you Veena!
Veena ·
Yay so happy to hear that!!!!
KateA ·
Thank you Veena, my legs felt like jelly afterwards I admit! Was a fabulously funny feeling! 😉😊
