cupcake11 started this discussion ·
I'm ready to try oversplitting my middle splits. I was planning on using my foam roller, but here's my questions: 1) Should I have the foam roller in place BEFORE going down into splits, or go down first, then somehow roll it under my ankle? 2) Should I do one leg at a time, or find another device (rolled towels, etc) and oversplit both legs at once? Thanks so much!
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RoseMay ·
Hi, I never tried an oversplit middle split - only front splits. 1) I think it would be difficult to roll the foam roller under the leg when you are in the split, because you already need a good oversplit to do that. I usually place the roller under the ankle and then I either roll it down to my calf while I get into the split or I slide the back leg into the split position. 2) In the Valentino Brothers dvds they use yoga blocks on both sides for their middle split oversplits. The blocks are already placed in the needed distance and then they get into position. But I think it's okay to do both legs seperately on a foam roller as well, as long as you do both sides :-)
Do they Place the blocks under the ankles?
RoseMay ·
The heels are resting on the blocks. He's sitting on his knees between the blocks, then places one foot on the block to the side and then the other. Hope this helps :-)
yes-very helpful, thank you! I'll get some blocks and give them a try.
I do this by placing my ankles on the foam rollers while still sitting on my bum on the floor. Then I lift my body and roll forward into the split position. The foam rollers are kept in the same place during this process. Hope you've found a way which works for you!
