How Do You Perform Splits Stretching Exercises?
Performing splits are not an everyday activity for most people. But for those who are involved in gymnastics, cheerleading and martial arts, this is an important skill. Learning to perform the splits, either a front or side, is not impossible. But it will require up to several months of intensive training that especially includes stretching exercises, since splits are indeed advanced stretches. Sit on a bench or a firm bed with one leg straight in front of you and the other hanging down with the foot on the floor. Bend forward at the waist with leg slightly bent, hold the ball of the foot and pull it gently back toward the body. Maintain this position for 10 to 20 seconds. Hold onto the straightened leg on either side near the heel area. Exhale and lower your upper body toward the knee of the straightened leg, which will stretch the hamstring. Hold for 20 seconds. Move to the floor and open your legs into a “V” position. Lower the upper body toward the floor in between your legs. Don’t
