I want to learn how to do the splits?

Question

I really want to learn how to do the splits, how can i start?

Answer 1

ok...so...if u r just starting, u'll have to become flexible. to become flexible, u will have to stretch...a lot. wut u can do is stick one leg out and fold the other one as u would do while sitting crisscross. (the leg that is folded will be on the side of the straightened leg. not under...common mistake) Then you will try to keep ur knee straight and try and reach forward to touch ur toes with both hands. U will feel a pull from your hamstrings. after u r able to touch your toes, try putting your head on your knee. Then stretch the other leg. evenly timed. these r for the forward splits.

for the side splits(chinese splits) you can have a friend help you. You go up against the wall. sitting... and spread your legs as far as you can.make sure your legs r straight and ur back is straight up against the wall. Then have you friend sit in front of you and tell him/her to spread their legs so that their foot will be able to push your ankles back. You also might want them to hold on to your wrist and ur hold onto his/her wrist and tell them to tug you forward. Don't rush yourself and stretch a whole lot the first time. It takes a while. By a while, I mean about a month or two if you stretch every single day about 1-2 times. If you stretch too much on the first day, ur legs will be sore the next day. to get rid of the sore, you will have to withstand the pain and stretch even more to heal it. Remember, be patient! Good luck. (or you can take like dancing classes or ballet or something of that kind) =)
oh and while u try to do the splits or stretching, push urself a little bit more little by little.

Answer 2

Its hard. I can do them but you have to be really warmed up. I would suggest going to jazz dancing lessons, thats where I learnt how to do them. I warn you tho, it takes a while. You have to go only a little futhur each time you try and make sure you do exercises that will limber you up. Good Luck! :)

Answer 3

First you need to stretch you muscles out and read the book dynamic strength by Harry Wong.

http://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-Strength-Harry-Wong/dp/0865680132


Above all keep stretching and practicing and in some time you will be able to do the splits.