the split.

juneinfusion started this discussion · 6/24/2009

it's all about the split. unfortunately i haven't been the most athletic or flexible person. i tried back in highschool to stretch and attempt full splits however i never kept up with it and have never been able to do a complete one. now that i'm venturing into the world of poling, one of my major goals is to eventually be able to do a full split. does anyone have any suggestions on how to go about preparing and training to accomplish this? i know it will take lots of stretching but any tips or techniques that can make it easier would be greatly appreciated. also if anyone has ever had to start from scratch and can now do a full split, about how long did it take for you to accomplish this? 😀

8 replies

Veena · 6/24/2009
Some bodies are naturally more capable of flexibility than others. Everyone CAN increase their flexibility though. I posted a video to youtube a year ago with some stretches and tips for splits training, These are just a few stretches to help you get started..... here is the link for you. 😀 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZMEGqdgGRs&feature=channel_page
juneinfusion · 6/24/2009
Some bodies are naturally more capable of flexibility than others. Everyone CAN increase their flexibility though. I posted a video to youtube a year ago with some stretches and tips for splits training, These are just a few stretches to help you get started..... here is the link for you. 😀 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZMEGqdgGRs&feature=channel_page onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; thanks veena. i found some other great videos on there as well.
onepinkprincess · 6/25/2009
There was another post about this a little while back. But anyway you wanted to know if anyone had managed to learn to do the splits from scratch. I would be one of those people but I'm sure there are others. I wasn't a dedicated stretcher but in 6 months I got it. I can only do it if I'm holding onto a pole though which is a bit weird but most likely a comfort thing, I think it's knowing I can easily pull myself back up if it starts to hurt that lets me relax down into the splits rather than chickening out. Goodluck Cxxx
cbr600girl · 6/25/2009
That was me! I posted about flexibility a couple months or so ago. I am horrible with stretching, but really wanted to do the splits. Veena posted the split exercises and I started doing them. I am almost there. Like another 12" or so and I'll be completely to the ground! I too hold on to the pole so I can lower my self if it's not hurting and pull myself up if it starts to hurt too much! Good luck it's possible we will never be as flexible as some, but we will at least be able to do the splits!
Toccara · 6/25/2009
I used to be able to do the splits when I was in grade school up til about 11th grade, but have not tried since. So since Ive started working out Ive been applying many of fleur's stretches and Veena's too, they are helping tremendously. Im reaching all the way to the ground with my chest, so I know Im getting there. To do a front split I got about 3 more inches to go. Im so happy! Just keep practicing it, we'll get there in no time and have our legs spread eagle all day, lol 😉 😂
Natalie · 6/25/2009
I've been stretching after all my exercise sessions (pole and otherwise) and it will seem like I'm making no progress for a week or two, then all of a sudden I'll go to stretch and find myself going several inches further into them then before! Its kind of weird. 🙂
untamedshrew · 6/25/2009
Just keep practicing it, we'll get there in no time and have our legs spread eagle all day, lol 😉 😂 Mom will be so proud!! 😂 😂 😂
Former member · 7/10/2009
ahhh! reading this thread gives me hope that i'll get the splits too one day! 🙂