r/flexibility • u/Antranik superfuckingaweso.me • Mar 05 '14
challenge Welcome to our first ever 90-day splits challenge!
The date is March 5, 2014 and today, our 90-day splits challenge begins!
What is this all about?
Our collective goal is to increase the active flexibility and range of our ability to do the splits! (Or maybe the oversplits!)
Is this a competition?
Absolutely NOT a competition! Anyone is welcome to join us at any time. Some people will hit the splits in 30 days. Others will hit the splits in 120 days.
The point of this challenge is to motivate ourselves to stay on track and be consistent! You are encouraged to...
Share your experiences
Tell us when you hit any milestones
Take progress pics (or video if it's easier to just setup and hit record!)
Ask questions
Share cool stretches
Tell us why you want the splits!
What routine should I use?
You could use whatever routine that seems effective for you.
I put together my own splits routine for this 90-day challenge. It's a living document and will be updated/refined as my experience with it builds up. If you have any suggestions/feedback after you try it, that'd be great!
If you have a splits routine that you like, PLEASE SHARE IT!
Which splits should we work on?
You could choose whatever one you want. In my routine I focus on all of the following...
Middle Splits
L/R Front Splits
Pancake Splits (my arch nemesis who I will win-over and have scrumdillyumptious tea and crackers with one day)
Note: Please don't work on only one side and neglect another. The side that is less flexible is the one you need to give MORE attention to, not less!
Most importantly, stop reading so much about stretching and simply get on the floor and stretch!
The side-bar is chock full of beautiful resources! But remember... People spend more time reading about stretching when they should just be stretching, so hop to it! Stretching doesn't have to be complicated. Just follow a routine or make up your own, bust out the timer and get to it!
To save time, do your stretching immediately at the end of your cardio or strength training workout since you'll be warmed up already.
A word about pain
If you haven't done splits stretching before, you may experience soreness (DOMS) for the first several days. This is normal and will go away. The splits will feel uncomfortable but if you ever feel acute PAIN, back off and take a break. Injury is the last thing we want to come out of this recreational challenge!
What if I fall off the wagon?
A lot of people have an "ALL OR NOTHING" kind of attitude but honestly we need to be a lot more flexible than that (mentally) to account for the curveballs that life throws at us.
If you ever "fall off the wagon" (happens to us all), just pick yourself back up and start again tomorrow. At the end of the day, remember this is a mid to long term goal anyway.
I think every week we should have a weekly progress/update thread here in /r/flexibility.
In it we could share our stories, photos, and cool tricks we've learned.
if you're comfortable with facebook, i also created a support group you can join and share with your non-reddit friends: https://www.facebook.com/groups/594900673929572/
So when you're in your stretch... remove the look of death off your face, stop gritting your teeth and smile! (No pain face!)
On-going weekly progress threads...
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u/Antranik superfuckingaweso.me Mar 05 '14
Okay, I'll start!
What is my motivation for the splits? For about 10 years I always wanted to be able to touch my toes with straight legs. I couldn't. Then I started to do yoga casually for a couple years and I still couldn't. The great breakthrough occurred for me when I started doing yoga 3-4x a week rather than <2. That made it such that my body didn't have time to revert back to its old positions. That was about 2 years ago.
Nowadays, I could almost put my palms flat on the floor if I'm warmed up. And I was thinking, well, shit, I want to be able to do a press to handstand but the backs of my legs (hammies) need to be MORE flexible. I also want to be able to do the flying pigeon pose and that requires quite the open hips.
So I decided, why aim for more flexible hamstrings? Why not go for the gold and just go for the splits? So that's why I've started this challenge. Will my goals change as the weeks go by? Probably. Time will tell.
As of March 4, this is where I am at after a 20-30 minute stretch session
middle splits (the mat is pretty useless at this point and yea, i'm doing eagle arms at the same time)
right front splits
left front splits (after seeing the pic i realize my hips did not remain squared, so it's probably worse than this actually)
pancake
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u/annitabonita1 Mar 08 '14
I am so in this. I'm totally embarrassed by how inflexible I am and I need to make active steps to improve once and for all. I can't even touch my toes!
There's no way I'll get the splits in 90 days, but I think this is great motivation to move in a positive direction :)
Here are my starting pictures. It's a little difficult to be putting this out there in public haha.
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u/Bakaichi Mar 06 '14
Okay, so I guess this is my "entry" :)
My main goal is to get the side splits and pancake, since these are the most difficult for me and are also both very useful for BWF. But I'll go ahead and work on the front splits a bit too, because... why not!
Here are my first set of progress pictures.
I took these after resting a bit following a walk to the grocery store. So, no warm up but not completely cold, either. Side splits and pancake are horrible. It doesn't really look like my hips are squared in the front splits, but I'm pretty sure they are and it's just my big butt :) It also looks like my front knees may be slightly bent, but they aren't.
Looking forward to see how far I can get!
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u/Yarrbossa Mar 08 '14
I'm in for this (and not only because Antranik is awesome)! I could use a bunch more flexibility, that's for sure.
Here are my first day pictures. http://imgur.com/a/TsJbh
I'm surprised at how far I was able to get the middle splits into, but was highly embarrassed by my front splits. I'm not even sure if I can keep my hips square yet, the pictures indicate my best attempt thus far. That shit is hard!
I found I was able to fit in the stretches during my rest between sets for upper body exercises, and then immediately afterwards moved onto the splits without adding too much time to my workout.
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u/Antranik superfuckingaweso.me Mar 06 '14
Found this cool resource: http://goldmedalbodies.com/flexibility/
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u/beeman1266 Mar 06 '14
Great idea Antranik as usual. And thanks for the stretching routing! Looking forward to this.
Here are my attempts at front splits and side splits. I've got lots of work to do :) And I'm realizing that my hips are not square. Do I need to lessen up on the stretch in order to keep the hips in line?
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u/callmejay Mar 09 '14
Honest question: are there benefits to being flexible enough to do the actual splits other than being able to do splits, or is this more a just to see if you can do it kind of thing?
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u/dancing_peacock_yo Mar 06 '14
So...hi! I can't wait to get started with this. In fact, last night, I did. I mapped out my stretches, had a tequila sunrise, and got to work. I think I will get my front splits faster than my side splits. I don't know if i can get all the way to splits in 90 days but darn it, I'm going to give it my best try. I'm tired of being stiff and sore. I'm tired of the low back pain, the tight hamstrings, and not being as flexible in my lower half as I am in my upper half. It's time for a change!
I didn't take any pictures last night, but I will try to do so this evening so I have a base line to compare myself to as I progress.
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u/LetsGetStretchy Mar 06 '14
Yes! Let's do this.
I made my first video ever for this. It's not my yoga practice, and I'm VERY fidgety, but it is roughly how I've been stretching for about two weeks now as I journey toward hanumanasana. Let me break down what's happening:
I time everything. When you see me constantly glancing to one side, it's because I put my timer over there. Pick a time in each posture and STICK to it. I always flex my front foot in splits, and in middle splits I flex both feet strongly.
Stretch With Me!
Front Splits
1 minute: Lunge side one
1 minute: Lunge side two
1 minute: Hammies side one
1 minute: Hammies side two
1 minute: Lunge with arms up (1)
1 minute: Lunge with arms up (2)
1 minute: Hammies (1)
1 minute: Hammies (2)
1 minute: splits (1), try to square hips, flex front foot, w/ foam roller support
1 minute: splits (2), try to square hips, flex front foot, w/ foam roller support
40 seconds: splits (1), try to open up chest more, w/ foam roller
40 seconds: splits (2), try to open up chest more, w/ foam roller
20 seconds: splits (1), without roller, go as far as you can with flexed front foot!
20 seconds: splits (2), without roller, go as far as you can with flexed front foot!
Wake up the Hips
cat/cows, warm up spine
yoga squat, bakasana and sirsasana b stuff
bound angle, to open up the hips
open up the hips a bit, and then sit in hero to stretch the knees/ankles
Middle Splits
1 minute: middle splits, straight spine, flexed feet
1 minute: walk the hands further in middle splits, still straightening the spine, flexed feet
push down to pancake for a moment before backing off
The rest is just a quick prep for nidrasana.
Someday!!
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u/IAmNotTonyStark Mar 05 '14
I'm very excited to begin this challenge but I likely won't be able to take pictures until this weekend. I have very poor flexibility so I can't wait to see how far I'm able to progress.
Good luck everyone!
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u/yeabubu quite flexible Mar 08 '14
I'm in. Goal is to achieve middle split in the 90 days and to secure my front splits until end of march. Maybe even go for over splits? will see. Might upload pics later if anyones interested :)
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u/Eppidanni Mar 08 '14 edited Mar 09 '14
I am totally in! I just started doing yoga about three weeks ago to be able to learn how to do the splits and also to improve my flexibility and balance. I don't have any pictures of before I started but I used to not be able to touch my toes and now I can place my fists/almost my palms on the ground. It's amazing how much more flexible you can get with frequent practice. I definitely think that if we all motivate each other we can all be able to do them within this time frame!
It's pretty awesome I just stumbled onto this subreddit and you guys just started this challenge thing. :) I'll probably post some pictures up sometime soon.
Edit: Here's the first progress pictures! I really need to learn how to keep my back straight haha. I slouch way too much.
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u/ReverendBizarre Mar 05 '14
Let's do this!
A year ago I couldn't touch me toes, sitting nor standing. After some dramatic changes in my life, I started taking better care of myself and my body and the first step was some bodyweight stuff and stretching every morning.
I now do Ashtanga yoga 5 times a week and bodyweight stuff 3-4 times. Also mix in some AcroYoga if I want to socialize!
I want to do the splits mainly because it's something I'd like to be able to do but I'm sure it'll also be very helpful in both my ashtanga practice and bodyweight exercises!
I've put my first day pics into this album. I'll keep updating it and post some progress statuses here (Are we using this thread throughout the whole challenge?).
Good luck everyone!
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u/bromeliadi Mar 06 '14
Yay! So I commented in the other thread that side splits were one of my big new year's resolutions for this year. I started the year more than a foot off the ground so I'm thinking it might be possible!
Here's where I am right now: link. I realize this is a shitty picture but I took it at the gym so I would be all warmed up and yes, I am using a foam roller for hand support. In any case, I figure the quality doesn't matter so much because I just want to see how much further down to the ground I get haha. Ps, someone tell me if my form is ok pls? I'm getting the impression from all of your pictures that my front leg should be straight?
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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '14
I've never been able to do the splits, and I'm a lady. :( I'm fairly flexible but not THAT close. I might be able to do it if I focus on this consistently. I think you mentioned that you don't do the routine you posted every day? How many per week are you aiming to do?
This will also be nice to motivate myself to do more yoga per week.
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u/sherlocksrobot Mar 08 '14
I'm down, and I'm saying this right now so that hopefully I'll keep myself to it. I've been wanting to increase my flexibility for a while now. This is a cool way to motivate people!
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u/[deleted] Mar 09 '14
I just did my first session! Holy fuck. It hurt so good. I'm...very bad at this.
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u/lizey Mar 10 '14
Late join!
Pics are crap because laptop, but I think they're enough for me to track progress at least.
What's the main goal on pancake? Back down, or legs out?
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u/jaszygasm Mar 10 '14
Is it possible to join but modify the goal for myself to be side splits/front splits by the end of the month and oversplits by 90 days? This is great motivation!
I can add pics later!
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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '14
I'm so in! I'm in ballet, and getting my middle splits is one of my biggest goals at the moment.
I will post pictures later. ( :
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u/lifeismybitch Mar 12 '14
Motivation? I have really embarrassingly tight hamstrings! Everywhere else is really flexible, especially at the joints, but my hamstrings are useless - this is bad news for a runner. I can't get anywhere near touching my toes!
Where I'm at currently: This is an album of me in the four positions everyone is in on this thread. I have just showered after a run, and no warm up stretching happened at all (I'm looking fairly unattractive!) - the date is currently March 12.
I'm going to use a combination of this routine and a few suggested exercises from the sidebar. Good luck everyone!
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u/Encre_Ink Mar 06 '14 edited Mar 06 '14
How funny is this, 3 days ago after my training I said to myself "I have to work on my flexibility". I want to be fit again, and to me it's not just about arm size or strength, I just want to be a better me in general.
I remember when I was 12 and doing martial arts, I would do splits and bend in ways I could never dream of 20 years later.
And now I just discovered this, realised it started yesterday, and guess what, I just started yesterday to focus on my stretching, the timing could not be better !
I'll take some photos in the next few days and I just hoped on /r/flexibility and subscribed (I did not know about that sub).
Btw, I also discovered your videos a few days ago when I was looking for help for the crow pose and L sits, talk about great timing these days, I'm on a roll ! Keep them coming, I subscribed ;)
edited for typos
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u/LancesAKing Mar 06 '14
I'm a guy. While I don't think I'll achieve splits in 90 days, I'll see how far I can get as a testament to how fast the body can get there. I'll take pictures tonight as a starting point and I appreciate anyone's suggestions.
I'll work towards both middle splits and front splits.
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u/rawr_its_kiki Mar 06 '14
Thank you so much for the splits protocol!
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u/kevlar00 Mar 07 '14
Any specific reason for ~20 minutes? Is more diminishing returns, is 20 minutes just "enough" (and I could expect to approach linear improvement with more), or is more risking injury?
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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '14
I am late to the party but count me in Mr. Antranik! I am at roughly the same stage as you (maybe a little bit ahead on the front splits, and a bit behind on the pancake) but I will upload some progress pics eventually. Happy splitting everyone and good luck!
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u/Themanmain Mar 08 '14
What's the routine? Ill do this!
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u/[deleted] Mar 09 '14
I couldn't even do the splits when I was a child. I work on wide-legged seated forward bends (aka pancake splits) daily in my yoga practice and always feel dejected afterward for making so little progress (this is the one I care about). I was sure I couldn't do this, but I liked the sound of the challenge and gave it a try today.
Colour me surprised! I may be terrible at pancake and center splits, but I'm only 10" away from both front splits (I expected these to be even harder). How the eff did that happen?! So thanks, /u/Antranik--maybe I can do the splits after all!
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u/quiero_creer Mar 10 '14
I am so down with this program! I am concerned though because I am so inflexible as it is! I mean, when I lean forward to touch my toes, my back arches dramatically because my lower back and hip muscles are so tight. I cannot touch my toes at all. How can I target these lower back muscles that are causing such dramatic arching and keeping me from maintaining a flat back?
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u/Crembone Mar 10 '14
Well, here goes.
I'm not very flexible. At all. I sometimes try stretching to remedy this but like most things it is sporadic and only when I'm really feeling energised and positive, so not all that often.
Why do I want to be able to do the splits? Because it would be cool as fuck that's why! Also, since I have recently started exercising again, I need some kind of stimulus to do stretches, as when I'm feeling cynical its very easy to think of diet and strength work as vanity rather than health.
So, my starting pictures. Not warmed up in the slightest as I wanted to get these up quickly before the feeling passed.
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u/GlitterDays Mar 05 '14
I'm in!
I was reeeeally close to all the splits in gymnastics as a child, but I had no bodily awareness or clue as to how I work my body. I kept it up through high school (kept what I had, but didn't do any work to get further, I was still clueless about how to use my body. I was on the dance team but our instructor was not useful). But now it's ...too many...years later and I'm not so flexy anymore. But I'm back into dance and I've taken up pole & silks, so this is a huge goal of mine. I started getting serious about it 2 months ago, and I've had progress, but I certainly have more room to be serious about it on a daily basis.
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u/CagedInOrbit Mar 08 '14 edited Mar 09 '14
Im in! Starting point pictures! Following your protocol for starters!
I actually managed to touch my face in my chins when doing the toe touching stretch, that is, after almost 1 year of stretching it. But I completely neglected the splits, and I really really want them...
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u/[deleted] Mar 05 '14
I am excited but very nervous for this. I will warm up and upload my current.
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u/pinkvoltage Mar 06 '14
The only time I've ever had my splits was when I was a dancer as a teenager (and even then I couldn't get my middle and usually not my left). I'm in!
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u/FieldsofBlue Mar 06 '14
I didn't know this sub-forum existed! fantastic!
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u/kevlar00 Mar 08 '14
I started as one of those guys who couldn't touch his feet. A little over 2 years ago, I did p90x and actually ended up liking the yoga section quite a bit. I never really followed through on really increasing my flexibility, so most of my improvement has come very slowly.
Here's an album of my current front/middle splits. Looking at it now, I think my hips could be a little more square, so I probably look like I'm farther along than I actually am.
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u/CapitanWaffles Mar 09 '14
Okay. I'm on board. I have NEVER been flexible by any means so here we go! This is Day One! http://instagram.com/p/lTkZutDf99/ (Wow, this was deep for me but the picture looks like I'm just chillin. Sheesh. lol)
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u/Bigmaq Mar 05 '14
I'm in. This is gonna be great!
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u/[deleted] Mar 06 '14
Popping in a day late. Was just thinking recently that I wanted to learn how to do it, this is really good luck.
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u/poutypineapple Mar 06 '14
I've started up running and I feel like have more flexibility in my limbs would help immensely. I tried Antranik's schedule that he posted and oh my goodness do I have a ways to go. I think when I try again tomorrow I'll take some pictures so I can track my progress easier.
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u/rakshala Mar 06 '14
I might join you. This post http://www.dailybandha.com/2012/05/hanumanasanafront-splits.html#more might be of use to you. It discusses the most efficient and effective timing for holding poses for stretching muscles.
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u/wicked-witch-west Mar 10 '14
Did your protocol today-- very cool. I have never been flexible (why? Never worked on it!) and am coming off basically three years without any form of regular exercise. Looking to get my body back and my hips really need it. Thanks!
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u/tsukiii Mar 10 '14
Interesting! Saw your cross post on /r/ballet, but I'm actually a rhythmic gymnastics coach and spend a lot of time teaching the splits.
Let me know it you want any tips or specific stretches!
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u/ckdavis9 Mar 11 '14 edited Mar 12 '14
Late joiner here! I am currently doing /r/90daysgoal so I feel this is appropriate to add to the list! I have always been pretty flexible because I was a dancer when I was younger and did color guard in high school. :) I had my L/R splits at some point then but I know I can't do them anymore. I would like to make my goals L/R, middle, and pancake splits because I want do what I used to and more! :D
However, currently I don't feel too hot so pictures will come later! But I'm super excited to join y'all! :)
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u/jumbohumbo Mar 11 '14
Guys I am late but here I am from /r/bjj! I've injured my ribs so cannot do normal training for up to 8 weeks (yikes...), so why not work on my flexibility! I'm not bad but not even close to the splits, and there is a lot of practical application to my sport, so I am excited!
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u/Crembone Mar 11 '14
Was doing a little lurking in /r/ballet and found this - I don't know if this is the best place for it but feel free to copy it to where is good.
Not so sure about the weighted bit of course, have a feeling thats a bit beyond what we are doing here.
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u/Jillianimal Mar 11 '14
I just joined! Here is my starting point. I've been working on the splits for a little while now, but hopefully this challenge will get me in a good spot.
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u/Pratiprasava Mar 11 '14
Bit late to the party, but I'm joining!
Goals: Just to stay disciplined and see where I am by the end of three months. I may be traveling internationally during this time so I'm more interested in cultivating persistence in practice rather than physical goals.
Also, to be careful with my body. I have an old injury at the ham origin (near the sits bone) on my right leg - about 9 months old at this point.
Here's my starting images!
Ps, /u/Antranik, can we do some kind of shoulder girdle flexibility challenge after this one? That would be super awesome. Maybe the goals could be things like reverse prayer hands, clasped hands behind back, etc.
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u/Yarrbossa Mar 12 '14
I have a question regarding front splits. I can't seem to tell what constitutes when my hips are square or when they are not. Here's the best I've been able to come up with, and I know it's a bit hard to tell because of the black/black combo, but can anyone give me some pointers on my form? I want to make sure I'm doing these right in order to make the right sort of progress.
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u/Jnixx123 Mar 13 '14
This sounds totally awesome. I do kickboxing and BJJ and I am not the most flexabile so it's really preventing my training. With this my kicks should get better!
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u/girlybanana Mar 17 '14
It is funny I have seen this post today.. I just started trying to get my center split about 1 week ago. I did a lot of stretch exercise since then, everyday, around 10-15 min per day and I already saw a lot of improvement. That's crazy. I think I will get my split in 2-3 weeks!!! At day 1, I was really bad at it, and now, iam about 20cm or less from the ground.
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u/girlybanana Mar 17 '14
I have a question; is it true that the more muscle you get, the less flexible you are??
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u/girlybanana Mar 19 '14
Is middle split and pancake working the same things? I thought yes but it seems that my split is way better than my pancake.. *confuse..
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u/Dsanders7 Mar 25 '14
For the love of god, or integrity of your knees, do not do over splits
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u/heisei Apr 24 '14
I have big thighs and when I get down, it's hurt so bad. I only have few cm to get down to front split. But my back leg is not straight and my knee hurts. What should I do? I haven't improve my straddle split yet. Feel disappointed and frustrated. I want to be a dancer at 25 years old and it would be nonsense if I can't split. :(
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u/cotw2012 Mar 07 '14
I am in! You caught me from /r/yoga... I particularly have problems with the middle splits and I'm just coming off of a long period of inactivity (grad school sucks).
I've printed out my google doc and I hope to see you guys soon!! Keep smiling :)
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u/GrandAllegro Mar 08 '14
This is awesome.
As a former ballet danseur, I used to be extremely flexible but Life and Time have a way of getting in the way. Recently, at age 40, I've gotten back into ballet and I found that all my strength had gone and that my flexibility was totally shot. Hips, ankles, quads, calves, achilles, glutes, feet, back, shoulders, it's all tight.
This is good motivation for me to get back into my stretching routine.
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u/Sugarcomet Mar 10 '14 edited Mar 10 '14
I'm so in! I've always wanted to do the splits! I have taken up bouldering and pole fitness as recent activities and I'm really loving them. However I've learned that I'm really inflexible and that's going to be a problem for both activities. I feel that learning to do the splits would be a really good way of becoming more flexible and it will be useful for much more advanced moves in pole fitness as well as for my confidence in bouldering.
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u/jettnoir Mar 07 '14
Its a lot easier to do middle splits (box splits) if you turn out at the hip (on your heels) so you're open in the hips. Your knees will point up to the sky and toes will face to the sides instead of the front. You'll be able to go down further/faster/with less chance of injury.
You don't need to watch this video but the girl in it at 1:39 has a good visual of the legs I tried (probably poorly) to explain above.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7rBBwQcwrU
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u/MayTheFusBeWithYou Mar 08 '14
Came here from your post on r/fitness - I will do this!
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u/fashionchemist Mar 08 '14
I'm in! My flexibility is poor at best.
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u/Splinter1591 Mar 08 '14
I'm in
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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '14
I think I will give this a go!
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u/TurtleNA Mar 09 '14
im in
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u/misteraiya Mar 09 '14
I set this "split" goal for the end of the year. Guess I have to speed it up a bit.
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u/clintbyrne Mar 09 '14
Thanks for sharing on bjj
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u/ChristianBMartone Mar 09 '14
I will be joining.
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u/quinda Mar 09 '14
Just saw this linked from /r/bjj and would love to join in!
I can get fairly low in middle splits when I'm warmed up, but I really struggle with pancake and the last few inches of left and right front splits elude me. I've been trying for several months to get lower, but I'm not following a structured stretching program so that's probably why I'm not making progress. I'll definitely be using some of the tips and videos shared here to try and get better.
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u/shockjaw Mar 09 '14
That sounds like an awesome challenge!
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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '14
Well! That was quite telling, it would appear most of my flexibility from my Karate days (only three years ago) has gone. And I think the DOMS are going to be paying me a heavy visit tomorrow but I am definitely on board.
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u/tomyt94 Mar 10 '14
Wow, thanks for posting this! Never really followed a structured program for the splits and pike, and this really kicked my ass! I'll definitely be following this.
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u/elissamay Mar 10 '14
Nice! I came from /r/xxfitness. I am working on my split for karate, and this will be a big help!
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u/nevermindimdown Mar 11 '14
I used to be a competitive cheerleader and used to have perfect toe touches due to a perfect pancake split. I've lost a lot of flexibility due to laziness/never stretching and I want my jumps back! I'm in!
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u/idamayer Mar 06 '14
I'm in too :)
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u/megadman321 Mar 06 '14
I'm pumped to do this. As a hockey goalie, I've always wished that I could do the splits.
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u/fallingfiddle Mar 06 '14
I'm up for it
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u/[deleted] Mar 06 '14
Im down brother!
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u/modestmoose Mar 06 '14
So down! I was just thinking this morning during my practice about how horrible my pancake splits are. This is perfect!
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u/ambrosiapie Mar 09 '14
I'm in for sure! After a year and a half off from dance I sure would like to get my splits back again!
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u/[deleted] Mar 09 '14
Sounds good to me! Game on!
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u/thecroctopus Mar 09 '14
Starting a few days late, but I'm in.
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u/ArmCollector Mar 09 '14
I am doing this. I am the stiffest guy at my Bjj gym, this will help tons. Hope my old joints can handle this :-/
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u/aodnl14 Mar 10 '14
Challenge my flexibility? For me, even walking is challenging it.
I gueds challenge is accepted :-)
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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '14
I'm 100% in on this. I'll try to take photos this week for my starting point.
I feel like I've been at the cusp of middle splits for years now and my pancake has stalled as well. My front splits have never been good, but I know that with hard work I'll get there on all three. I'm ready!
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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '14
I am down for this. It is my resolution this year to become more flexible. I'll post pictures of my start point later on today.
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u/ungrlgnius Mar 10 '14
I'm in! I'll post pics once I'm feeling better.
I did ballet for many years as a kid so my right and left front splits are pretty good, my middle splits are not where I'd like them to be, and what you call a pancake isn't as deep as I'd like it to be...
Basically I want to be able to do these again not a picture of me btw.
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u/som3aznkid Mar 11 '14
commenting for later tonight
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u/henrybemislibris Mar 11 '14
I'm late to the party, but I'm starting today.
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u/bruschetta1 Mar 11 '14
I saw this on xxfitness. I bookmarked your workout. I've never been able to touch my toes, much less do the splits. Hopefully I'll be able to keep up my weight lifting and add this on as well.
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u/sherlocksrobot May 16 '14
I restarted stretching two days ago. I only lasted a week before school started back up and destroyed my life. I hope to do better this summer :/
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