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i want to learn how to do a split (the horizontal way) but i dont take gymnastics and i dont want to, i only play soccer. i dont really stretch a lot so i'm not flexible at all! i cant even touch my toes (haha)

so could you tell me how to do a split and how long it takes and if it hurts??? thank youu.

You have to start off small...otherwise you will hurt yourself...NEVER try to go to a full split the first time...Do a couple of excericises, warm your muscles up...You know...that kind of stuff...


Then VERY slowly...go down on a slippery surface, and put a pillow on the ground (or tile w/e) and try to stretch down to the pillow. If you reach it...stay in the same position.


Another good thing to try is to: Okay so go against a clear wall. lay down...and spread your legs apart (you can do it forward or backward) an start pushing with your arms, towards the wall, so that your legs are spread as you are going towards the wall. The wall is like your ground..but the opposite way.


:) I've been doing ballet...and I have to say...this pretty much works. But remember dear....Stretch EVERY day...little by little, and you will complete a full split in 3 weeks or maybe less. :) Hope I've helped...and I hope you finally get it. :)

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ok well tom. i need to find a way to stay home from school...and i know the sick excuse is common but i need a different idea. any suggestions?

Well......you can tell your parents that you have a HUMONGOUS project due the next day - and you TOTALLY forgot about it and if you don't turn it in, your grade in that class will be a 0 or something. And start crying... - That'll help too. :) Hope I've given some ideas...

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