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spilits
how do you do the splits??
i used to be able to when i was 7 but now i can't and i'm 15 now
i want to be able to them again??
any excercises on how i can learn to do them again??
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You cant "learn" how to do a split, you need to become more flexible.
Im a dancer, so i stretch everyday, and i can do splits. I dont really think all of the exercises the person below me gave will help you, because you really need to stretch out your inner upper thighs. I dont know how flexible you are, but if you cant touch your toes, start off with those exercises she gave. If you are fairly flexible, take your foot and stretch it to the front, hold it for 20 seconds, then to the side. Sort of like this: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
Also, i coul didnt find a picture, but do a second position grand plie and over do it so you feel stretch in your inner legs. You should put your hands on your knees for this.
Sorry if its confusing
xxtiffany
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You need to warm up your body first.
Do some plies (Stand in 1st, 2nd, and 5th ballet positions and bend at the knees. Do 2 demi plies, then full plie for each position) and jog in place for like 5min.
First, stretch. Touch your toes with your hands several times. There are 2 things you can do to help you get your flexibility back.
1. On a slippery surface (i.e. hardwood floor), wear socks or ballet slippers and put your right foot in front of your left foot, legs straight. Slowly slide your feet front/back as far as you can get down. Make sure your legs are not bent and that your hips are not turned to the side and are facing straight ahead. Hold that position for 20seconds. Repeat on that side. Do the same with left foot front and right foot back twice for 20 sec each.
2. Do front lunges. Right foot front with knee bent at 90 degree angle. Put your left leg back straight. Hips facing front. Pull down as far as you can by either sliding the back foot back and keeping the back foot where it is and lean forward on the right leg. Hold for 20 seconds twice. Repeat on other leg.
Remember, warming up is important in order for you to not injure yourself! After you do these stretches, stand up, touch your toes.
**Learning how to do the splits can take up to months to achieve so don't be frustrated with yourself if you can't get it in a week. Also, you should try and do these every day.
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Emily
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