Can't do MIDDLE/SIDE splits/feel pain? ANATOMY tricks that will make you split deeper in seconds!

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StretchAndTrain

StretchAndTrain

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@amandawoodward5596
@amandawoodward5596 3 жыл бұрын
Been trying to improve my flexibility for Taekwondo and I have always felt joint pain during middle splits. I have never been able to do full middle splits and now I know why. Thanks so much for this explanation. I can almost get a full front split but I don't think I'll ever get a full middle split.
@knok5712
@knok5712 2 жыл бұрын
Did you get it?
@susikinzki
@susikinzki 2 жыл бұрын
Oh same 😭 can do the highest front kicks but the others …
@simranlawrence7994
@simranlawrence7994 3 жыл бұрын
So correct about feeling a pinching in the back of my right hip .
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
did these tips help ? Do you feel less of it when you try to tilt your hips ? :)
@sawkchalk6966
@sawkchalk6966 3 жыл бұрын
Always like a more academic look at the mechanics of the splits. Interesting to know there's ways to work around our physical limitations
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely agree with you. I also very much appreciate understanding the mechanisms behind our movement so we can tailor and understand exercise better 💗 All the best
@mochiyeosang1908
@mochiyeosang1908 3 жыл бұрын
I did gymnastics for 3 years when I was 6 (turning 18 tmrw) and have maintained my shoulder and hamstring flexibility. So basically my front splits and pike stretch are very above average for people who don't do a sport requiring flexibility. But oh my god my hips are so inflexible and my butterfly, straddle, and middle split stretches are atrocious compared to the front stretches. The pressure I feel (not really painful tho) is actually in the front of my hips. I believe I also have snapping hip syndrome as there's always a popping sound when doing leg lifts. I've also noticed my left hip bone in the front potrudes a lot more than my right hip. When stretching middle splits I feel nothing in my groin area when at my max, just the pressure in the hips. Sorry for the essay lol
@jessj6205
@jessj6205 3 жыл бұрын
I can’t even sit cross legged, but I want to learn how to middle split.
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
You can do this !! All the best on your stretching journey !
@lilfetuskid7859
@lilfetuskid7859 3 жыл бұрын
Just stretch as much as you can mostly every day, give yourself rest days and don't over push yourself, it may take a while but that's okay
@frstarz
@frstarz 3 жыл бұрын
@@lilfetuskid7859 yess ty tyy
@musadrammeh1381
@musadrammeh1381 Жыл бұрын
Good advice I had perfect splits before I was trying but now I got it ❤
@aishveersingh5croll.216
@aishveersingh5croll.216 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks I can't do the splits in the correct way but after watching your video I did it correctly thanks soooooooooo soooooooooo much Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
@jamiebelmont2589
@jamiebelmont2589 3 жыл бұрын
I use to do middle splits at the age of 5 I can still do it 👍
@remote7131
@remote7131 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for quality content. Super well made and informative video, thank you for the effort! I learned a lot!
@georgielynn4187
@georgielynn4187 3 жыл бұрын
This is an important video because there are too many supposed "experts" out there that tell you how to get into any split without going through the anatomy involved which can result in serious injuries
@susannasierla-peters6847
@susannasierla-peters6847 2 жыл бұрын
Could you share any tips as to how work your way towards the middle splits (as opposed to how to cheat once you’re almost down already) with a bone restriction. Thanks in advance!
@bensonchao7843
@bensonchao7843 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this video. So, if I understand correctly, we can't possible incorporate both techniques? Its either arching of the lower back or rounding of the back to assist us in split?
@sadiem.3582
@sadiem.3582 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, I finally got my middle split down!! I was wondering if you know if there's a way for me to get my pull through? Every time I try my butt comes off the ground.
@blueheart9873
@blueheart9873 3 жыл бұрын
When I try to stretch the sides of my knees hurt so bad. It feels like they are on fire 🔥😫
@zankarpanchani9886
@zankarpanchani9886 3 жыл бұрын
Ya Friends they hurt, in 1 leg even I get , but after counter poses I feel relax..but don't worry they r stretching . the right alignment is keep knee caps pull up , and after stretching u should learn counter relaxing of legs as there's lot of pulling inside of leg.
@amanday5480
@amanday5480 3 жыл бұрын
I “frog” stretch with knees on the bed to avoid knee pain
@blueheart9873
@blueheart9873 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips 🙂
@Mii..
@Mii.. 2 жыл бұрын
It's weird I can do a normal split with my right and left leg, touch my toes when I bend down and do a back bend....but I struggle very hard with middle split
@michelewiltz5772
@michelewiltz5772 2 жыл бұрын
I can get my front splits down on left and about 10 cm to go on the right but my middle splits are around 145 Degrees so that is a 5 degree increase in 1 year, I must be doing some thing wrong, Can you help me please I am desperate
@yingyingli6421
@yingyingli6421 3 жыл бұрын
Why is it that no matter how much I stretch, my legs still feels quite tight or does not show much progress the next day?
@not_gabi6508
@not_gabi6508 3 жыл бұрын
First, make sure you warm up before you stretch! If you’re not warming up then try doing 5-10 minutes of cardio before you stretch! That will help! Also progress takes time and you will have days where you see no improvement but make sure to focus on the little goals! Maybe you’re not seeing big improvement but try and focus on smaller goals to keep you motivated
@Lauren-se5bu
@Lauren-se5bu 3 жыл бұрын
For me it takes months to see progress. It's slow but I am quite a bit more flexible now than when I started stretching over a year ago.
@parasgates7648
@parasgates7648 3 жыл бұрын
Very good video love Nz from 🇮🇳🧡
@sim4188
@sim4188 2 жыл бұрын
This split is easier than the side split for me
@kareylorena
@kareylorena 3 жыл бұрын
Your knees are in the wrong position. They are supposed to face upwards, not downwards.
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Athina, that can be correct depending on the technique you choose to use and what the purpose of you doing split is ☺️ Good observation
@setanzt
@setanzt 3 жыл бұрын
I always wonder, why I would need (middle)splits?
@rebeccagoldi6565
@rebeccagoldi6565 3 жыл бұрын
Sex dancing and other things of great importance like these
@buenolvr
@buenolvr 3 жыл бұрын
@@rebeccagoldi6565 wtf-
@rebeccagoldi6565
@rebeccagoldi6565 3 жыл бұрын
@@buenolvr the raw truth my friend
@Scribe13013
@Scribe13013 3 жыл бұрын
A better question might be why the hell you would want to middle split
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
It is a big part of performing arts, dancing, circus and gymnastics. ☺️
@renabale1541
@renabale1541 3 жыл бұрын
Damn I wish I knew this back in the day when I was dancing (pre KZbin). I danced from 3 years old to about 21. Spent hours stretching and dancing and never could I get all the way down. I used to feel like a failure lol. This is so informative and useful!
@namjuice3231
@namjuice3231 3 жыл бұрын
same here
@sarasilly
@sarasilly Ай бұрын
Same. I was really flexible and able to put my legs behind my head but for the life of me could not do a middle split.
@rockyroadorange101
@rockyroadorange101 3 жыл бұрын
Wow I am so glad you talked about menstrual cycle! I stretched after my work out yesterday and realized I was able to go deeper in my stretch and could not tell why. Thank you for pointing this out!
@rubiirae
@rubiirae 3 жыл бұрын
I've been practicing my front split for months and still isn't fully there yet but for some strange reasons middle split is easy for me at my 1st try...weird how our bodies work
@mollyram2997
@mollyram2997 3 жыл бұрын
I'm opposite! Haha isn't it so interesting?
@MSquare20055
@MSquare20055 3 жыл бұрын
And for me I easily can do side split but I even can't do middle split
@mythiliv2
@mythiliv2 3 жыл бұрын
This is very relatable for me
@talia8799
@talia8799 3 жыл бұрын
people say its easier to do side/front splits. but middle splits is harder for me its easier because i thought middle splits are better so i only stretched my hips lol
@shivasoorya4786
@shivasoorya4786 3 жыл бұрын
You were secretly learning the middle split
@tiramichu20
@tiramichu20 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!! This is the type of video I've been looking for to further improve my splits. :) I loved how simple you explained this, thank you.
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment ! All the best with on your middle split journey ! ♥️
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much 🙏🏼
@akshi.b
@akshi.b 3 жыл бұрын
Off topic but I want arms like yours 🥺 can you make a video about it too
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
Ahhh thank you Akshi ! This is lovely of you :) I will add it to my video list :) All the best :)
@akshi.b
@akshi.b 3 жыл бұрын
@@stretchandtrain ❤️ thanks
@jf1837
@jf1837 Жыл бұрын
I feel a pinch in my inner knees, right next to my inner thighs when doing any type of middle splits stretch. I don't know if it's just me or if it's normal, but no one else complains about it or mentions it when they are stretching. My hips are actually quite flexible, but because of this darn pinch I get in my knees, I never feel any stretch going on in my hips or hamstrings. I only feel the stretch in my inner knee. It's so annoying! What is that???
@uhurumzuri
@uhurumzuri 5 ай бұрын
I have this same problem!! I thought it was just me 😢
@jf1837
@jf1837 5 ай бұрын
@@uhurumzuri I have since been told that this is most likely due to weak inner thighs and knees and to try any exercises that are known to strengthen that area.
@kaustubhchaudhari4525
@kaustubhchaudhari4525 3 жыл бұрын
Precise information, no unnecessary sounds/music. The test 'Beighton Score' was useful. Very good video. Many thanks.
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this most lovely comment ♥️☺️
@juliak7586
@juliak7586 3 жыл бұрын
When I try to do my straddle, which is very small, I feel a pinching deep inside the tops of my hips. It is worse on the left than the right, which is true for most of my muscles flexibility wise. Do you know what that is?
@MrsMeristil
@MrsMeristil 2 жыл бұрын
Literally as I read your comment she was addressing it on the video lol.
@sarkam3
@sarkam3 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect! I was just about to start stretching :)
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
yaaaay !! hope it was useful
@alicialloyd5537
@alicialloyd5537 3 жыл бұрын
This is such an interesting video! I learnt so much. I love these little cheats.
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
thank you.! so happy this was useful
@deeshaminzies5655
@deeshaminzies5655 3 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see you do a full stretching follow along routine 👏🏽👏🏽
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Lovely Deesha :) I already have several videos like that on my channel in the “follow along” playlist. Have more planned as well ☺️ Have a great day
@zankarpanchani9886
@zankarpanchani9886 3 жыл бұрын
Yes even like u I tried all hunching back and sleep and sit on hip bones and sleep ....but mam I take care that my knees doesn't go. Hyperextension , just knees caps pull up , right. Mam. , M I right ??
@baothe7364
@baothe7364 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the explaination. I have just unlocked middle split today and i relized that my legs was not flat even though i set up it is straight to each other at first, but then my hips just keep backward a little bit when ever i came down. I felt pinch as you said and now i understand the reason. Thank you again 👌👌
@Preetha_23
@Preetha_23 3 жыл бұрын
I've been stretching from exactly april 13 but still didn't get the splits and I'm not gonna give up😏
@alixcarvalho5731
@alixcarvalho5731 3 жыл бұрын
Go girll, u got it!
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
Go go go go you !!! flexibility takes time ! I feel like I got very quick results and it took me 3 years to get to this point with between 4-10 hours of stretching every week :) So be patient and take it slow so you can get flexible without getting injured :) All the best
@Preetha_23
@Preetha_23 3 жыл бұрын
@@stretchandtrain thank you😊
@Preetha_23
@Preetha_23 3 жыл бұрын
@@alixcarvalho5731 😀
@not_gabi6508
@not_gabi6508 3 жыл бұрын
Keep going! You can do it!
@bgbequestriangirl3261
@bgbequestriangirl3261 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. Love the little tips. Just a side note, when I did the test mentioned at 3:39 in the video, i believe that I scored a total of 1 point 😂
@래니야
@래니야 3 жыл бұрын
Mine was ZERO ⁦^_^⁩
@girlofanimation
@girlofanimation 3 жыл бұрын
Mine was 5/5, but I'm still struggling to do middle splits. Active stretching/engaging my muscles has definitely helped in preventing injury for me.
@LucyGem98
@LucyGem98 3 жыл бұрын
I don't feel the pinching on the outside of my hips, I feel it right in the middle by my groin on the inside... What does this mean? Is this just muscle flexibility? I did the "hypermobility" tests and I have all 5 of them
@lucygrayson6034
@lucygrayson6034 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly same! I have flat knees and can go low to the floor in a butterfly, but I have a slight hyperextension pain in my left knee and a weird clicking left hip which might unknowingly mean something. I also don't have the best turnout dance-wise but I feel more comfortable in turned out stretches compared to say a 'frog' stretch, is this the same for you?
@LucyGem98
@LucyGem98 3 жыл бұрын
@@lucygrayson6034 I'm fine in a frog stretch, nothing goes on with my knees either it's literally just the pain coming from my inner groin. Granted, I could definitely be stretching more than I am..
@ibiwoyebunmi5065
@ibiwoyebunmi5065 2 жыл бұрын
@@LucyGem98 your adductors need to be stretched
@cindydamon9246
@cindydamon9246 Жыл бұрын
Is this why I feel tension around my knees whenever I try to do middle splits? Because of ligaments? I can almost do front split all the way down.. but the middle splits seem impossible... I feel so much tightness surrounding my knees.. Great video btw.. Thank you for sharing
@secretstar8830
@secretstar8830 7 ай бұрын
me watching this and wondering why i can't do it after 1 month of stretching.😂🤭
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 7 ай бұрын
good things take time 💗🌸
@secretstar8830
@secretstar8830 7 ай бұрын
@@stretchandtrain you’re right😩 can I be flexible at 24 yo? Ur response is crucial to me!!🙏
@randomchannel307
@randomchannel307 3 жыл бұрын
I had pain only in my right hip when I did middle splits. I couldn't do middle splits because of it. However the pain disappeared altogether when I tried to do it on the wall and externally rotated my legs. 1. question: why is that? Did the external rotation did the same as your posture change at 10:15? Also, the pain disappeared when I did simple middle splits on the wall but closed my legs after 1 second. So I was doing it more as an exercise rather than a static stretch. So I did it woith reps (I did 20 reps). After doing the exercise, the only thing that stayed was a pain around my buttocks, kinda like where you also have. 2. question: why is that? Is it the hip? I hope you answer and also, great video!
@gabrielamazurek8057
@gabrielamazurek8057 3 жыл бұрын
So I have very open hips, and when I sit in middle split my feet point to my back. I can't fully go into split like other girls at my classes. They can go through split into frog position and I can't do it. Is it because I'm not stretched enough or is it my bone structure? I'm really confused
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
Hey :) it can be either or. Split to frog when sitting upright requires a lot of hip mobility and internal rotation in your legs (the ability of your legs to rotate inwards). It will help to do a lot of froggies and trying to lift up your stomach up from the ground at the same time as you squeeze your glutes to puck your hips forward. This is very uncomfortable but you can use a block under your hips if needed. There are some other ways that could perhaps be better but they are difficult to explain when not in person. This is the best tip ai can give here ☺️
@mniiiix
@mniiiix 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had my middle splits on and off. I do really good hip opening stretch’s I’ll be able to do it some days and not others.
@lanyseruff4861
@lanyseruff4861 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this I've had my left and right split for 7 years with little progress or my progress is reverted more easily on my middle split and I never had any idea why. I will try these small cheats and see the difference it makes in my middle split.
@MoonlitWater07
@MoonlitWater07 2 жыл бұрын
Did it work?
@EdgarVelazquez
@EdgarVelazquez 3 жыл бұрын
Excelentes ejercicios, yo también trabajo mi flexibilidad en mis videos, saludos cordiales 🙏🏻
@lana-ic6jc
@lana-ic6jc 3 жыл бұрын
i never feel anything in my legs or adductors when stretching for middle splits or sitting in straddle, only a pain on the inside of my hips and knees which i feel really limits me! the pain is worst when my legs are rotated inwards eg in frog whereas in externally rotated positions like butterfly i am very flexible - any advice on what this could be or how i can move past it?
@niceandgloomy
@niceandgloomy 3 жыл бұрын
I get the inside-knee pain too.
@joanpwambok9443
@joanpwambok9443 3 жыл бұрын
I had the same thing which limited me till i do away with the practice, but what you are suppose to do is tighten your inner thighs so as to support you knees,then breath in and breath out longer to enable your muscles to stretch
@lana-ic6jc
@lana-ic6jc 3 жыл бұрын
@@joanpwambok9443 i will try that thank you! and would you recommend trying to strengthen the inner thighs to help stabilise the knee further? might be worth a try??
@kaylaboland637
@kaylaboland637 3 жыл бұрын
Strengthen your legs! Strong legs support your joints and allows for safe bending. Weak muscles trying to protect your joints will cramp up, causing pain. If your muscles are relaxed, your joints can be overstretched.
@DIYToPen
@DIYToPen 5 ай бұрын
How is touching the floor with palms hyper-mobility? Compared to the other examples, which are not trainable. I am not hyper-mobile at all. Yet, I can completely forward fold, from handstand training. It's not even based on the joint mobility, it's entirely to do with length of glutes and hamstrings.
@amandamaria3922
@amandamaria3922 3 жыл бұрын
I was today years old when I found out I have hyper mobile joints lol very insightful video!
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
So happy it helped :) Have a lovely day
@merymeryjane7605
@merymeryjane7605 Жыл бұрын
Hi. I'm not so flexible. And I'm over 30 of Âge. It's very very painfull. What will I do?
@rchhcsupernova
@rchhcsupernova Жыл бұрын
Me, with long, soft ligaments, with the worse stability and equilibrium...
@Talhasarwar1
@Talhasarwar1 3 жыл бұрын
my hips are still away from ground, though I have been stretching for middle split more than 6 months. it might be, because I have been working not only middle split, but I also stretch for both side splits. however I am motivated and I will get splits in 2 to 3 months.
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
6 months is not long at all for flexibility so I am sure you will get there in a bit !! Sounds like you have the right mindset for it !! smash it !!! :)
@Talhasarwar1
@Talhasarwar1 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you❤️❤️
@Zagor-Te-Nej
@Zagor-Te-Nej 3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing video, with scientific and obviously personal experience explanations, very detailed and yet easy to understand! One of the best videos that I have found and I have seen many of them! I have subscribed right away! Thank you Aleks.
@isaiah8303
@isaiah8303 Жыл бұрын
if u r looking for middle split stretching routines, then here is a playlist of hip stretches: kzbin.info/aero/PL5XSlMXaQvU0aaEvRSw5YjKLlrNDfc2LD
@samsam-nh9xi
@samsam-nh9xi Жыл бұрын
I cant middle split i train since years and feel boneto bone i tried arch back but still in same range ..about 50cm from groun d
@bellsm5350
@bellsm5350 3 жыл бұрын
I’m flexible but when I ever get super close to a proper middle level split my big butt just drops and ruins it🤦🏾‍♀️ can thick girls do perfect middle splits or should I just be happy?
@LuckyOlivia44
@LuckyOlivia44 3 жыл бұрын
I used to be able to jump into middle splits as a kid, and I’m 25 now and can’t do them at all. Hoping to be able to get back into them.
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
I promise with a bit of work and consistency you will get there 💗 And also have heaps fo fun and perhaps a few tears of pain on the way there 🌸 All the best
@combo366
@combo366 Жыл бұрын
No shit
@sherissebideshi
@sherissebideshi 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this informative video. I’ll try it!
@nephiilim
@nephiilim 2 жыл бұрын
there are many bodybuilders that can do splits just fine so don't be discouraged lifters
@mayamohamed7941
@mayamohamed7941 3 жыл бұрын
I have just tried your tip and yes it works much better . Thank you so much . I hope I can get my splits soon .♥️
@bonakidfr
@bonakidfr 3 жыл бұрын
Can someone please tell me why my left leg is twisting (and it hurts badly) and why my right leg is the only leg that is doing it properly? For some reason, my legs do not cooperate with each other. The left leg is facing downwards while the other is just facing upwards. I have been trying to get my middle splits for years, yet my left leg keeps on twisting and it looks really odd. I hope someone can reply to me 😊
@hud8265
@hud8265 2 жыл бұрын
Mine does the same thing. Could be hip imbalance (my right side is longer than my left.) or one could be more flexible than the other.
@Buddhalights
@Buddhalights 3 жыл бұрын
I can side split but i can't do middle split how to i improve please help me
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
Hey hey :) you can use one of my "follow along" front splits videos that you can find in the "follow along" playlist on my channel :) All the best
@harishkurrey5187
@harishkurrey5187 3 жыл бұрын
Same here I have been trying to do my split and I am a dancer still i don't have splits i am really worried
@salmashd9116
@salmashd9116 3 жыл бұрын
Ive been stretching for two years now and the progress is so small , is it normal for it to take this long ?
@angelxo3925
@angelxo3925 3 жыл бұрын
maybe you are doing something wrong? I recommend Anna Mcnulty’s split tutorials :)
@shayniemichelle8095
@shayniemichelle8095 3 жыл бұрын
I had big progress till I got 2 inches off the floor now im stuck and have been for a year lol wtf
@TheSourceOfWit
@TheSourceOfWit 3 жыл бұрын
I have hip dysplasia in both hips, the left one had to be operated on when I was 21. I would like to get into middle splits, but after watching this I'm concerned about my joint stability. I would actually expect it to be easy for me, considering the dysplasia, but it's super hard for me because the muscles at the front of my hips are super tight, maybe that's a compensation? Now I wonder if I should be trying at all. What do you think?
@xyeonjvnzx
@xyeonjvnzx 2 жыл бұрын
Why do i fell groin pain in my right leg when stretching for splits
@asmameklati2722
@asmameklati2722 3 жыл бұрын
Well my knees just refuse to flex! My body is so tight and now i can understand all the whys i had in my head thanks a lot
@NoName-gu9tf
@NoName-gu9tf 2 жыл бұрын
Can a 40 year old fatman learn to do the splits asking for a friend
@Terrabite0
@Terrabite0 3 жыл бұрын
Woohoo, keep it up🤟👍, I'ma try those hacks cuz i feel my anatomy doesn't allow me full mid split though I won't use it as an excuse, maybe I haven't practiced enough to achieve that 🤔
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
it is hard to know if it is the anatomy or tights sometimes but try them and let me know how you go! Would love to hear if it worked for you ☺️
@camelia8358
@camelia8358 Жыл бұрын
I think I have quite a short femoral neck, looking at my x ray. Does it mean I won’t ever be able to do middle splits ? The angle though is normal
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain Жыл бұрын
No at all :) This is a very complex matter. I am unable to answer this question sorry. If your femoral neck is short but your hips are also quite shallow there should be no problem. But again anatomy is just an indicator, not a rule. :)
@abigailsolomon1564
@abigailsolomon1564 3 жыл бұрын
Its actually really bad for your knees to have them facing the front like you showed...it can put strain on them
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
I do agree with that. However if you want to stretch your adductors you need to have them forwards. If it put pressure on your knees you can always choose to do a frog stretch to take the strain off. This way you can still stretch for your middle splits but without the pressure on your knee ligaments. :)
@mariahzhou7031
@mariahzhou7031 3 жыл бұрын
I got 6/9 on the test, guess I'm flexible, i didn't believe it before
@hayleyalena5556
@hayleyalena5556 3 жыл бұрын
9/9 on the Beighton scale, because I have hEDS. Where is my flexibility 😂😂 You’re totally right about injuries, that’s why I can’t be consistent with my flexibility training. Hopefully one day I can do cool things!! ❤️
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
haha sorry to hear you only got the injury part from it :( Really hope you will be able to train without too many injuries !! Keep up the good work and don't be too hard on yourself. It is very hard not to push it past the limit (have been there myself) because you just get so tired of being injured :( All the best to you and thank you for watching
@kaylaboland637
@kaylaboland637 3 жыл бұрын
Bendy_bodies and cirque_physio are my go-to accounts for hypermobility content :)
@godlytiktoks7113
@godlytiktoks7113 3 жыл бұрын
I love all your videos soo soo much this is grate and helpful😁💖❤💓💗💞💝
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
aww thank you so much Gabbie ! Appreciate your support here
@anagomes686
@anagomes686 2 жыл бұрын
I have a question in regards to pain on the knees
@Drikkerbadevand
@Drikkerbadevand 2 жыл бұрын
correction on the weight lifting.. you are correct however if you work through the FULL range of motion you will actually become much more flexible FASTER! studies show that lengthening muscles while under load will make you more flexible
@oxane2722
@oxane2722 3 жыл бұрын
From what age did you start your splits? Please answer, I'm very curious, I need to know🥺😢🤧🙏
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Oxane, I started stretching at 19 years old but kind of just did is super casually (maybe once a week after training). When I turned 20 I stared stretching on regular basis and at 21 I was stretching at least 3 times a week for 60 min each.
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
Are you working on your flexibility now? If you think it is too late it is not! I have worked with clients that started in their 40s and got amazing results ! :) Never too late, just good to gain a good understanding of what stretching is so you can progress well and not get injured :)
@oxane2722
@oxane2722 3 жыл бұрын
@@stretchandtrain Thanks❤️, I practice everyday
@xXhearttbreakerXx
@xXhearttbreakerXx Жыл бұрын
Im hyper mobile in in like every part of my body, but the hip. It sucks so bad, because I have to put in so much work to keep my ankles, knees, shoulders and elbows strong to avoid injury, but I’m struggling so hard with splits. Like, couldn’t it be the other way round? I have literally the worst anatomy lmfao. Btw, I’m a gymnast
@salixbabylonica7893
@salixbabylonica7893 2 ай бұрын
Gracias, desde Chile 😊!
@stravagantares
@stravagantares 3 жыл бұрын
Great, really really well done video 👍🏼it gives you all the right knowledge
@hitmansgaming4062
@hitmansgaming4062 Жыл бұрын
👋 hey please try to be louder .
@andys2856
@andys2856 2 ай бұрын
Hip flexors
@karenmarie2750
@karenmarie2750 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video! Thank you!
@marioramirez-tamayo2067
@marioramirez-tamayo2067 3 жыл бұрын
Jujimufu lifts very heavy weight and is able to a middle and front split
@stretchandtrain
@stretchandtrain 3 жыл бұрын
That is a great observation and it is true. Those splits will unfortunately not be active enough to be used in leg lifts or specific dance movements. If your goals is just do do splits on the ground you can be lifting heaps and will get there 100%. Probably slower if you were not lifting a lot. :) So if weights are your thing go for it :)
@STBRetired1
@STBRetired1 2 жыл бұрын
I am a hard gainer for flexibility. My encouragement comes from Sumo wrestlers. These are men who can do side splits or come very close and they didn't start such training until late teens or early twenties. They are also very big men 6' tall or more (2 m tall or more) and 250 lbs up to 400 lbs (120 kg or more). So, if they can do it with persistent, constant training then I should be able to make progress, too. Notice how they can also pick up their leg to the side until their foot is over their head when they do the "stomping" movement before a match. They believe that such flexibility protects them from injury whereas a stiff bodybuilder type would be more prone to being injured.
@maylau8342
@maylau8342 2 жыл бұрын
I have been a dancer for years and all that time I spent dancing and training, I still cannot and never have been able to do the middle splits. It’s not that I don’t stretch, it’s that I literally can’t. I discovered that my knees bend slightly inward (probably a genetic thing), so I kind of have knock knees. Basically I can only go so far into the middle splits before my knees block the way and I can’t go any further. It’s disappointing because I devoted my life to be a dancer and I can’t do it anymore because of this limitation. I can do both my left and right front splits, but I don’t think I’ll be able to do the middle splits unless I get surgery to fix my knees.
@aidenfiddler5703
@aidenfiddler5703 2 жыл бұрын
I can do front splits easily, like fr, even over stretched splits, but I can’t do middle splits😞
@Spacetime23
@Spacetime23 2 жыл бұрын
I will try and give a feedback !! I am a martial art practitioner who don't prefer splitting because of bone limiting factor... I feel pain near the bone joint...
@saigotheanimator1098
@saigotheanimator1098 2 жыл бұрын
My leg knee rotate completely inward so I can't fully extend my right leg Do you have any tips for fixing this
@morighani
@morighani Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for these videos!! I find it really inspiring that you started w flexibility when u were my age and ur not some hypermobile freak of nature teenager. i tend to have a “why even try?” attitude sometimes especially abt stretching because i want to be really flexible but the amount of work and time i’d have to put in is daunting to me. but you make me very excited to look forward for the things i can achieve!! so thank you so much for that, your content is great and is helping countless people
@SKBRAH01
@SKBRAH01 3 жыл бұрын
I feel uncomfortable and pain on my right adductor when I try to go for split , I can't go for full split I have been training for almost 2 months . What should I do . I can feel the pain when I press the adductor muscle near my inner thigh ( almost near to the hams. Should be most probably the adductor magnus .) ! What should I do ? Should I give up on splits maam?
@nyahunt3538
@nyahunt3538 2 жыл бұрын
I have been stretching for three years and can’t get it!
@nyahunt3538
@nyahunt3538 2 жыл бұрын
But I wasn’t stretching as intensely
@j.n.730
@j.n.730 3 жыл бұрын
This is such a great channel! Truly a hidden gem, great info :) !
@dejwid7366
@dejwid7366 3 жыл бұрын
I have problem with my hips. Today is my 16th day when I stretch, I see less progres and my hips hurt me ;/
@Peoplespilates
@Peoplespilates 3 жыл бұрын
Great information!!
@BushaBandulu
@BushaBandulu 2 жыл бұрын
@StretchAndTrain: U must be a professor, and an incredible teacher. Thank you for this video 🙏🏾💯
@junkfood1991
@junkfood1991 3 жыл бұрын
After listening to this, I feel like I should not be trying to get my middle split as I have not achieved after more than 1.5 years.
@ahahaha239
@ahahaha239 3 жыл бұрын
Emmm i have this problem whichh u didnt say in your video but when i try to do a middle split(like stretch) my knees hurt like only my knees hurt my hips dont hurt a single bit could u pls explain to me?
@MOMO-lj2wk
@MOMO-lj2wk 2 жыл бұрын
I love your workout
@JJ-nd5hd
@JJ-nd5hd 2 жыл бұрын
ive been stretching for years because im a dancer and i have my right left snd middle but i still have to stretch all over again to get it and i still don’t sit comfortably, like all the flexibility progress i make resets everyday
@stephaniecroft6275
@stephaniecroft6275 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this! It is also appreciated that you cite your sources and link scholarly articles. I will be using these tips for ballet :) thank you!
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