why do my knees hurt when i do the splits?

Answer 1

Because you do not stretch properly before hand.

Answer 2

Your knees might hurt because you did not stretch properly before hand. But another reason may be that your knees are not under in the split. and that may hurt them so just try to push your knee under so its facing down and that may help!

i hope that helped some!

good luck

Answer 3

If your knees hurt then you are doing it wrong. Make sure your legs are straight and knees not locked. The Chinese splits are harder on the knees, than French. Stretch groin and hams until they are limber. If you feel pressure on the knees, stop and stretch some more.

Answer 4

My guess is that your tendons in your knees may not be stretched enough for the splits, or they may not be warmed up properly. Double check this with your doctor.

Answer 5

I agree with Jeanne. It sounds like you are not warmed up enough and your tendons and ligaments are getting stretched instead because the hamstring isn't pliable yet.

"Warmed up" means your body has to be two degrees higher than normal body temperature. You'll know when that has happened because you are sweating. If you aren't sweating do not stretch yet.

Try these exercises and stretches and pay close attention to whether or not you are sweating before you start to stretch: http://geocities.com/aescougarcheer/basics.htm

Answer 6

I would sugest streching a little longer and making sure that your knees are properly placed. Which I suppost they are supposted to be on the top, that is wher mine go and I never have had a problem.

Answer 7

maybe ur just not fit 4 it, no offense. i dance (im not gay) i like do hip hop jazz cool stuff, dancing is sweet, i can nearly do full splits. if u want to improve, u shood do some classes of dancing