How To Do The Splits?

How to do the side splits at 18 years old?

• About six years ago I was able to do the splits. Now I am 18 and I want to be able to do the side splits. Is it too late? Am I just going to waste time? At what age does a person usually become incapable of doing the splits? What should I do to be able to do the side splits? How long do you think it would take? thanks a bunch

• Answer:

  Make sure to properly warm up before doing ANY of these! A straddle is the best stretch for splits in second. Sit up with your feet straight in front of you. Now, push your legs as far out to the side as you can. Then, stretch over to your right and try to touch your ear to your knee. Make sure to keep both your butt cheeks firmly on the ground (or else you won't get the full benefit on the stretch). Go to your left and do the same thing. Now, go forward and try to touch your belly button to the ground. Try to keep your legs turned out. After you do this, use your hands to push yourself up and over the splits so your legs are behind you and your chest is on the floor. Go against a wall and do this. While pushing your legs against the wall, try to get your legs as close to the splits as possible. You can do a straddle stretch against a wall and have a friend push your butt so you will get closer to the wall. Lay down, but bring your legs out to second (basically a laying down straddle). Now, push your legs down as far as they will go, the goal being completely straight. No, you are not too late at all. Anyone, using these stretches, should, in time be able to master the splits.