Exercises to help to achieve being able to do the splits??

Question

Right, I'm trying to get more flexible in the legs and groin area so I can achieve higher kicks... My instructor said to work toward being able to do the splits... what sort of stretches and exercises should I do to stretch the areas... or is there anything else I should be doing?? how long does it take to do the splits if you have little flexibilty in the groin?? Idealy I want to be able to stand on one leg and be able to swing the other leg up to my head and grab my ankle... any helpful hints would be much appreciated :)

Answer 1

read stretching scientifically.... you might be able to download it
michael
www.bandconsulting.com

Answer 2

I can do splits,a nd it only took a month. Just spread your legs as far as you can for about 5 minutes every day, and within a month you will find that you can go all the way down. You may even be able to do it sooner because females are generally more flexible than males. But anyways, withing a month i could go one foot in front of the other, then while on the ground turn and look the other way, and split down the middle. It doesn't take that long.

Answer 3

i used to do those it was easy when i was younger but, now i have to do it little by little everyday to get my legs wide open..just keep it up on a daily basis andnever force the stretch(split) you can also lay on the floor and toss your legs overheadwhile resting your knees behind (at the sides) of your head(ears)..you'll become flexible in no time.i used to hold my legs behind my neck everyday folded it's so soothing.


good luck and don't hurt yourself

Answer 4

Aha so humour is allowed here?to bad pictures ar'nt hey hood?

Answer 5

I'm sorry choctaws... but reading your post got me hot LOL