Is it effective to "break in" someone to do splits...?

Question

I know the coaches all say hell naw but maybe people just do it wrong. I've heard it worked with some people, but that is hearsay.

Answer 1

I remember learning to do the "American Splits" right leg forward, left leg back. Dang! It took weeks of repetitious stretching exercises. My goal was to tryout for cheerleading and all was set until the day before tryouts. I pulled a hamstring and that was the end of my cheerleading career.

Splits requires increased flexibility than one would ordinarily develop following a basic callisthetics routine...jumping jacks, sit-ups, push-ups, etc... While taking a PHED 1190 course in walking at a community college (Walking or aka Volksmarch), the video and book gave some VERY effective flexibility enhancing exercises that provided enough incentive for me to 'work on splits' again. I did not top my earlier efforts 30 years ago; however, it felt good to reach the acceptable range again.

During my initial training sessions, we would practice our cheers and stunts (cart-wheels, walk-overs, and splits) for about one hour per day..with enthusiasm and vigor! Some suggestions follow:

1. Bend at the waist toward the toes...feet as close together as possible being the goal and about one foot apart to begin with. Attempt to touch the toes..if you touch the toes...make it harder..decrease the stance or reach beyond the toes to palm the floor. This stretches and lengthens the hamstrings...an integral part of splits.

2. Get someone to spot you...position yourself into split formation...i.e. right leg forward and left leg back (the foot of the left leg will be turned so that the edge of the foot touches the floor -- not the top of it). Slowly slide to a comfortable position. Wiggle to extend just to the point of discomfort. Stay there awhile. Try to relax...the longer that you 'hold' this position, the longer the tendons and muscles have to readjust to that being required of them and decreases the discomfort at this level on next attempts.

3. Relax the pose. Pivot onto the derriere (bottom) and extend legs in front of you and bend forward at the waist for a good stretch forward. This is felt in the back and the legs.

4. If Chinese Splits are desired, try placing one leg on a counter-top or other surface a dresser bureau will often surfice. Slowly bend the other (standing) knee to the point of slight discomfort. This strengthens and lengthens the inside tendons and muscles. Hold the pose as long as possible (or practical) to increase the flexibility of the inside tendons and muscles. Repeat on the other leg.

5. These practices should be performed along with a good callisthentics program or cardio vascular routine. Stretches performed before and after a work-out will reduce the soreness associated with new programs.

Good luck with your efforts; and, I hope this helps. Remember to speak with your physician prior to any drastic change in your activity levels. Be safe -- not sore!

Answer 2

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