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A compilation of standing side splits

Standing split. What is it and how to do it?

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Standing split. What is it and how to do it? A standing split refers to any position where the legs are in a 180-degree line from each other or the hips are opened 280 degrees and the person is standing.A...

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four pictures of people doing side splits in different places

Straddle Stretch. What is a straddle stretch? And how to do a straddle stretch?

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What is a straddle stretch? A straddle stretch is a position where a person is sitting with legs straight spread as wide as possible, one to each side. Left leg to the left. Right leg to the right. Alternatively, of...

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A girl wearing fitness clothes doing an over split

Everything you ever wanted to know about the Over Splits

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Everything you ever wanted to know about the Over Splits. If you're looking for information on how to do an oversplit, when to do an over split, or how long will it take to get an over split. You probably...

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How long does it take to do the splits

How long does it take to do the splits

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Achieving the splits takes dedication, but the reward is worth it! Learn how long it takes to do the splits and get tips for stretching and staying safe.

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How long should you stretch for to get maximum results? (Case Study)

How long should you stretch for to get maximum results? (Case Study)

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The question that often comes up is “How long should your stretching session be?” Should it be 30 minutes? An hour? 2 hours? And does it even make a difference? Turns out that it does! According to a research study...

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Can My Hamstrings Get Flexible Without Stretching?

Can My Hamstrings Get Flexible Without Stretching?

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I heard that you can get your hamstring flexible without stretching it. Is that true? Many people are interested in the hamstring flexibility and this question of “Can my hamstrings get flexible without stretching?” has been asked numerous times over...

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True Front Split: Stop Cheating Yourself

True Front Split: Stop Cheating Yourself

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You think you’re doing a split but you’re not! Stop cheating yourself! 10 issues that are preventing you from doing a True Front Split, reasons and solutions. If you have been faking a split, you're only cheating yourself. Here's how...

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How to learn to do the splits

How to learn to do the splits

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Many people ask how to learn to do the splits. Today I will answer this question. Most of you already know that on this blog we usually talk about mastering the splits in depths. Such as Kinesiology, Biomechanics and Physiology...

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How Often and How Long To Stretch

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Paul, My instructor stretches us every day before class. But you said to stretch every other day. Which is right? I get this question a lot. How often should you stretch? The answer is found in the follow up question:...

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