Learning the Splits | My 8 month journey

It may of taken 8 months but with determination, consistency
and persistence I got there in the end!

[@cassyclaire4048]

Her:*gots her middle splits in 8 months* Other youtubers: " hey guys im going to show how to get your splits in 5 minutes

[@nikitavita3736]

U have right

[@cassyclaire4048]

@@nikitavita3736 ikr

[@sunisii]

I'm not even trying to get the middle splits, to difficult , still trying to get my forward splits which are not working as well lol

[@mhmd8710]

Hakuna Matata i have been stretching for 3 months now and i am almost touching the ground (i was not flexible as a child nor before by any means) you got thisss

[@jiminslonglostjam5248]

@@sunisii same lmaoooo

[@camillalourenco5758]

For everyone suffering with their knees hurting: your toes NEED to be facing up, they can't touch the floor, that's what's causing the pain!

[@ladyhangaku2072]

Camilla Lourenço so important! If the feet are tilted, the upper body should face the floor. And engage the upper legs!!!

[@pureCA_OS]

Thank you. Cus my knee begins to burn like someone is holding a little flame next to it lol now I know 🙂

[@Sunflower-bo2mc]

Camilla Lourenço THANK YOU

[@meganfallon4184]

Camilla Lourenço yup! Don’t even know how she’s doing it with toes down it looks so painful. In dance we were always taught feet flexed in middle split.

[@camillalourenco5758]

@@meganfallon4184 Yes! I learned this dancing too, thank god for my knees

[@andreahjalmarsson1092]

Hi I’m a dancer and have been doing the splits for more than half my life and the most crucial thing I learned in the beginning was “toes and knees HAS to be facing UP to the ceiling” (like you did the last time when you got the full split! Good job :D) that’s the only way you’ll prevent injury!! And don’t lean to the sides even though it makes it easier because you’ll only end up hurting yourself. Other than that it’s just a lot of stretching and pulling the muscles as much as you can! Find different ways to stretch, laying your stomach down on the floor while in the splits, sitting against a wall and ask someone to push your back or use a stretching-band! Good luck!

[@Iau_ura]

What do you mean by facing up ?

[@chevon1920]

But that’s impossible until you are actually on the ground, I’ve tried and tried, 😭😭😭

[@tommyslamp9227]

Well your toes and knees should match the way your body is leaning to, somif you are om tje ground, toes and knees shouldnt be pointing to the ceiling otherwisenit is a a different stretch

[@andreahjalmarsson1092]

Clara Oswald Well yeah I see what you mean but the leaning forward (with the entire body) method I think you’re referring to is not that good of a stretch.. it’s better to think of it as going straight down from a standing position when you’re a beginner! But as long as the knees doesn’t hurt it shouldn’t be a problem! Be careful when easing in to the stretch and out of!

[@thefullenergychannel2879]

congrats like me I'm also an ex-dancer and qualified ISTD teacher and I still split and teach dancers to stretch to split plenty of methods on how to get the split on my channel and you're all welcome to have a look

[@aswagcow]

The dramatic editing tho

[@JFTVShow]

Hahaha build the suspense! 😂

[@ngohuynhlillian]

I love your display picture😍😍

[@aswagcow]

@@ngohuynhlillian thanks 💓💓

[@nadyaelizabeth9591]

J-farmer's watermelon it was hard to understand her tho.😭

[@aussie_fun]

@@JFTVShow what editing software do you use? Awesome

[@kittytae1485]

I got my middle splits in 3 months but still I had a lot of pain while doing it and now it's been 8 months of my stretching n I can do middle splits easily.. So guys if u r a beginner, keep practicing n don't give up.. cause u never know what u r capable of... Love you all..

[@glda19]

how do you stretch

[@kittytae1485]

@@glda19 I did some stretch from Anna Mcnaulty and Alivia d Andrea tutorials.. When I first Started it pained so much so I had to take break for one day then again I started the next day... And if u feel frustrated it's ok.. it's completely fine... Just take a day break and start again the next day...

[@ankitabhardwaj3460]

Can you describe the positions of feet while doing middle splits...anre they supposed to be tilted or facing up

[@kittytae1485]

@@ankitabhardwaj3460 it's facing up n Ur toes should be pointed, if it's not then it's okay n btw my name is same as urs

[@kittytae1485]

@Sweetest Strawberry Hey, actually I started practicing stretching last year when I was 20 years old and I m now 21. So I started two months before my 21st birthday.. I think age doesn't matter, for me it is not.. So if you want to do it, u can do it n don't give up.. hope this help u💜💜

[@india-iw5yq]

you were actually decently flexible to begin with

[@camilastawinski1111]

@kiwibrown thats such a shitty thing to say

[@payalkedia7043]

@@camilastawinski1111 agree

[@mayvee001]

Ikr I thought she was gonna be like really not flexible lol

[@aqillahhadi1613]

i know right

[@jiinjjooo3597]

But she was stuck on same level for 3 months though..

[@jucktkeinen9342]

Me: I want to get my split Jade: my 8 months journey Me: how about I’m not getting my split

[@sxphia7074]

I managed to get my splits in a week so anything is possible ! :)

[@Akai704]

It's true u can do it in 1 week

[@sxphia7074]

jackie it depends if your already flexible because I did it in a week but I had already done a year of gymnastics 🤸🏼‍♀️

[@rissarose781]

It takes different amounts of time for everyone

[@david3233]

when you're older you aren't as flexible so if you've never stretched before it will take way longer

[@JinaMukherjeeF]

She is so realisitic like she is actually telling that splits take long enough while the other utubers are fooling us that we can do split in 1 min...Ur progress is awesome gurll and finally when u learnt to do split completely it was so flawless..Much love❤

[@JFTVShow]

Thank you for your supportive comment. :) Everyone's journey time is different. Some get there quick and some it takes longer, overall the message behind this story is to not give up and keep going.

[@rachaeljulia]

I about died from laughing because of the editing and music🤣

[@misspapayausa]

The key to success with splits is enduring the extreme pain almost every day for months straight. You’re welcome.

[@jarintasnim1344]

TYPES OF PEOPLE HERE, 1 .ALREADY KNOWS THE SPLIT. 2.PROVING HOW LAZY AND DUMB THEY ARE 3.STILL LEARNING (Am I missing somethin)

[@parktaekookdanity6379]

The people who used to be able to do them but lost them and are re-stretching.

[@starryarim]

@@parktaekookdanity6379 Thats me

[@ayushreeverma562]

@@parktaekookdanity6379 army💜💜💜

[@avnisc]

I’m learning :D

[@avnisc]

And I almost got it! Only two inches

[@sana-qg2sc]

Omgg congratulations! I started doing mine everyday and this inspired me that I will get my splits!

[@JFTVShow]

Ah good I'm glad! And yes you will 100% get there! Keep going!

[@SirenUndine]

Everyday and hold for 1 whole minute. With your knees and tops of feet up, toes pointed for best form. Try doing each side as well. (Right side in front, and left side in front.) For a total of 3 minutes. Once you have that advance to turning from one side to the center to the other side. You'll feel so good and the stretches feel amazing! Congrats to you both! Good work. It's amazing!! (I did the floor work in gymnastics for 12 years. You both are inspirational!)

[@lilitpotter4839]

@@SirenUndine but with warming up before holding for a minute?

[@SirenUndine]

@@lilitpotter4839 Not necessary. They are static stretches so not necessary to warm up before hand. Think of it being similar to yoga.

[@toriissoorangelike]

You should definitely warm up before. Don't stretch with cold muscles!! You can hurt yourself

[@margotalmanzar5210]

Honestly I couldn’t do this in the gym, when I was getting my front splits the faces I pulled were hilarious...at times it was the only thing that kept me happy doing them because I would ignore the pain by laughing at my pain face 😂

[@dadourafaella4759]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sumasree3934]

That expressions were soooooo relatable..

[@foozleshop5323]

If your knees r hurting that means your hyperextending, try ur best to relax yourself muscle in the middles. You can see how tense she was which can cause the knee pain, I’m not saying that’s always the case but that was the case for me so try ur best to relax ur face muscles, release the tension in ur shoulders, and last but not least try not to flex ur knee so hard while in the middles and focus on breathing (:

[@SirenUndine]

Yes! Go till you feel it and soften into it once there. But still, good job!!

[@kokichioma2748]

This is my issue. It's why a stopped stretching a week ago

[@Mister_Soyuz_on_YT]

I take your advice. I had that feeling and stopped for a week and returned only to go slow and not so deep in stretch.

[@ansaksa]

It might have that your fastia around the knees is very tight:from the sides, knee capsule and from the top. Common, if you haven't stretch yourself long time or not at all. Or if you overuse your legs. You need to do dynamic stretches like plies.

[@shakethatnose]

okay hear me out, what if I'm starting with naturally hyper extended knees :(

[@tania_marquez]

omg i felt your emotion, congrats! i'm so close too, i'm trying and trying :)

[@JFTVShow]

Thank you ❤️

[@tania_marquez]

@Kimberley M go for it!

[@aymenlestro4029]

U got them? I did 2 years ago xd

[@tania_marquez]

@@aymenlestro4029 so hard and painful. Still trying

[@louislane7251]

Heyy, love how your not giving up :) did you get it yet?

[@PLASTIPON]

The god damn editing zooming into the people in the back 😂

[@skn5156]

Ya was fun

[@anasilber8269]

The editing is hilarious 😂

[@JFTVShow]

Haha feel the tension! 😂

[@sexc16]

I felt so happy when she actually did the split!! Congrats! Good job!

[@DeliaNoto]

This editing is truly incredible

[@scientificallysatvik1650]

Idk why but "I" felt sooo happy and smiled at the end when she finally did it. Her smile made me smile❤

[@Preetha_23]

I felt the same😊

[@TheFunnygym]

Congratulations, hard work pays off! Just a tip for everyone learning the splits - heel needs to be on the floor and toes facing up like you're sitting normally - otherwise you're going to hurt your knees. For those that can do the splits you can turn your feet front towards the floor and lean forwards, it's going to stretch your inner thighs too. But don't do it if you're not down yet!

[@JFTVShow]

Thank you for your positive feedback and useful tips. Good to know. :)

[@atleastphysicsslogical1312]

After months,years and ages I got a true , kind and trusting KZbinr 😍

[@notkaitlyn5368]

I am so inflexible I can’t even touch my toes but I wanna learn so bad 😫😫

[@iLuvJkXo]

anyone can do the splits, you only need motivation and commitment ,there are a lot of videos that show you stretches for you to do every day. If you commit to it i promise you can do it.

[@Star3marie304]

@@iLuvJkXo Very true!

[@gabbyhayward9710]

not kaitlyn do it

[@rohnabarthelmy4114]

you have to start somewhere 💜

[@a_rie.-.]

I'm decently flexible

[@bassafratz]

7:01 NOW HOW DO I GET OUTTA IT?!?!??

[@HGCAfterdark]

Brilliant glad you never gave up great vid

[@JFTVShow]

Thank you!! Just have to keep going!! 😊

[@rinfkasoryu]

your editing is really relatable tho- it’s like every effect reflects the pain and anyway i’m really motivated thanks for the video🤍

[@JFTVShow]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@sahayeda5220]

my friend hasn't done the splits in a few years and was confident that she couldn't again until she retrained herself...turns out after a bit of stretching she could do it just fine lol. therefore I'm convinced that once u splits you rip something and that something stays ripped for the rest of ur life 🤣

[@Maricar119]

Same thing happened to me. I stopped dancing and stretching like 3/4 years ago and lost my middle splits. I literally started stretching again a week ago and yesterday I was able to go down all the way again. Ofc it hurts and before it didn't but that was pretty much faster than I expected, lol 😂

[@MySelfa1]

It's like losing virginity.:D

[@sahayeda5220]

@@MySelfa1 LMAOO RIGHT

[@angelica_eats69]

@@MySelfa1 WTF XD

[@roopsharoy7156]

Yes, oh my god these comments really motivated me because I can't commit to a time period as long as 8 months. I have been dancing since I was 5 and I used to my middle splits and side splits easily and was able to switch between them as well. But then I got an groin injury and it was all down hill from there. For about 2 years I haven't even attempted to do a straddle much less a split, but now with quarantine and everything I have decided to get my splits again. I hope to get it within a month or so. Because I feel like I can do it. 🤔🤔🤔🤔🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Wish me luck!

[@antonellapastor861]

The dramatic soundtrack made me feel I was watching a LOTR movie🤣So happy for you though!! You did it! 👏

[@saranalen2741]

Loved loved loved this video! The editing was everything, so relatable. I'm currently one month in trying to get the middle split and boy is it frustrating, feels like I'm making no progress, but watching this video really inspires me to continue fighting! It takes time, but it's not impossible

[@JFTVShow]

Thank you Sara, happy to hear that you enjoyed the video from all aspects and most importantly that it has inspired you to keep going. I understand this comment was post some time ago so would love to hear whether you pursued and achieved your goal.

[@bekah5725]

This inspired me alot. I'm the only one in my dance classes who can't do the splits and I've been trying and practising all my life it just hasn't happened.. Hopefully I will get my splits soon. Good job 🎉

[@JFTVShow]

You will! Keep going!

[@emgems6667]

Girl me too my dance teacher keeps the tryna get me to join the limbering class which is NOT happening lmao

[@eemers96]

Front splits are so much easier than stratal splits. I have been a ballet dancer all my life and have never achieved perfect stratal splits. Bravo!! This is awesome!!

[@OrianaFunkhouser]

I was a dancer for a very long time and I could never do those splits! I could do normal on both legs but never stratal. She definitely chose the worst ones to get but I’m super impressed she did it

[@eemers96]

For sure!! It’s super hard. I’m so impressed.

[@manojperumarath8217]

This is a great video, I can feel how you felt when you got your splits and the emotions you've gone through, well done dear.

[@amiahedmondson6320]

CONGRATS!!!! I got mine as well and yes, anything is possible!

[@deniselam6225]

Thanks for posting this! I have been practicing the middle splits nearly everyday for a month or so now and was curious to see how long it would take. It’s good to see a ball park figure. Well done 🥳

[@april8698]

The editing in this video is everything!

[@_crowlady_]

The music switch ups 💀💀 hilarious and so much fun to follow your journey! This is massive, so happy for you!!!

[@JFTVShow]

Thank you 😊 glad you enjoyed!! X

[@wafflezila1625]

There’s a point when you’re almost there where the pain doesn’t really feel like pain...but it does

[@renbful]

Absoloutly loved watching this, your struggles were real and the first video where I got to see real struggle and actually doing it from beginning to end. Other vids that I’ve seen on KZbin look fake as if they have already mastered it but pretending to show and do the splits for the first time. This is genuine and your gorgeous xx

[@kontroller1]

Good job! Watching this gave me lots of motivation, thanks , you're awesome!

[@CrystleFTW]

Lol I like, got so happy for you when you touched the ground. It was such a journey. Congrats! :)

[@antoniospanayiotou8619]

Well done, hope your knees are feeling better! Now learn to relax into it. Happy Valentines day🌹

[@speedy2073]

Honestly, I would say this is the best video for middle split guide and its inspirational 🤠

[@taco9423]

I have my front splits. I worked hard for them and now I’m so close to middle splits. Congrats 🎉

[@sandrazevallos5077]

Wow so cool, now I know what I can Do AT home during the corona time :) I love how you made it. Awesome. That makes me hope I can reach a Split aswell :)

[@indurazdan5185]

Who was really tensed when she was slowly going down at the end.

[@skn5156]

Me

[@indurazdan5185]

@@skn5156 i know

[@skn5156]

@@indurazdan5185 do u know how to do splits?

[@indurazdan5185]

@@skn5156 yes it is painful but worth

[@indurazdan5185]

@@skn5156 i took 1 year

[@fearlesswarrior2059]

You're giving me so much motivation.. whoah. Well done.

[@morraythurmond6216]

That is so Amazing!! Inspired me to put a little more hard work into my stretching. Love it!! 💪💪💪

[@MsMeshiaba]

Congratulations on doing it

[@JFTVShow]

Thank you!!!

[@philippebarz2391]

😎

[@ledy_e_sir4276]

Remember to warm up before doing splits.Try taking warm shower then warm up .

[@mariorobe4805]

Warm shower? Just do a dynamic warmup to get blood into the muscles and you'll be fine...

[@ledy_e_sir4276]

@@mariorobe4805 🤗

[@courtneylynn8568]

Showering before hand also prevents acne because you're sweat will be cleaner so i agree.

[@mariorobe4805]

@@courtneylynn8568 Who tf showers before exercise??? You'll get sweaty again and you'll need to take another shower...

[@thefullenergychannel2879]

if you're feeling lazy and don't have the energy to warm up, then yes you can lie in a warm bath and stretch afterwards but not a shower your entire legs will need to be submerged underneath the warm water for them to get warm, I used to do this before I went to dancing school years ago and It worked, but there are many effective ways to warm up the vital areas to prepare for the split, I have tutorials on my channel with different methods depending on how flexible you are.

[@sweetyshah9573]

Congratulations 👏🎉🎊🥳🥳

[@Iternitty]

I cried with you! Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊😀🌷👌

[@daisy8048]

well done! i spent 2020 learning the splits at home as a hobby and now contortion and dance is my passion

[@JFTVShow]

thank you.. and amazing! definitely keep it up. the more and longer you practice the quicker you will see results :)

[@daisy8048]

@@JFTVShow Thankyou :)

[@henriquedepaula9028]

Congrats... you're gonna be my inspiration

[@JFTVShow]

Yay happy to hear!

[@marocpiercing]

you give me hope girl for doing it !

[@lesoaze12]

Aww congrats! I can't stop smiling at the ending 😭 this gives me the motivation to keep going!

[@JFTVShow]

Thank you Alex - happy to hear that it has motivated you!

[@ExaltYoga]

For all of those wanting to "get the splits", please, please, please understand that most people do not have the structure (i.e. bones) to do full splits with legs straight out to the side. If you're in this category (and you likely are), after you eventually work out your muscle tension all you will be doing is damage to the hip joint. Think labrum tear, stress fractures, etc. Take it from the old school yogis that are all getting hip replacements these days...it's not worth it.

[@a.n4031]

This made me so scared

[@emgems6667]

Judging by my total lack of flexibility even tho i do dance 3x a week I'm guessing I go into that category lmao

[@dgdg3166]

I'm watching this like go go Jade like she sis she can't hear you I was so happy when she hit the floor the music in the background made it feel like I was watching tv sports❤❤❤

[@JFTVShow]

Haha I heard you! Thank you 😄

[@spytown77]

Great job! Thanks for sharing.

[@CoachShaunie]

Very inspiring. I'm glad you didn't give up

[@KenKenzh]

I LOOOOOVED your journey and i totally got inspired by it and by you. I can feel your pain, because i'm going throught the same but i'm trying to do it in 153 days, so wish me luck! I'm also recording pieces of my suffering everyday, LOL. Great video and keep sttreching everyday. PLEASE!!

[@JFTVShow]

haha good luck!! and keep going. just make sure your practicing at least 4x per week every week and check out stretch routines to help with your progress. You'll get there!

[@paviwastaken]

This is amazing and very motivational! I’m trying hard to earn flexibility too! Ur awesome and keep up the great work!

[@vanessataylor3139]

I used to be able to do splits very comfortably until my 6th grade. And then due to study pressures and all I stopped my gymnastic coaching and all and now finally after my college entrance exams, I'm here to re learn this thing again. I don't ever wanna lose my split-ing ability again. It's pretty good for maintaining flexibility and preventing lower backache as you grow into middle ages. Thanks for the motivation sis!

[@kin0kyu]

Nothing feels greater than accomplashing something you've been working hard for!!

[@flexygirevik]

extremely inspiring!

[@Sophie-is1fv]

Anybody else try to do the splits while watching this video, while fully knowing they could not?

[@BrisBeautyTips]

I’m very happy you made this video ! 🤗

[@joyceadeniyi9005]

Great video 👍🏽 I feel so inspired

[@erickryanpayo513]

congratulations. i feel you

[@moctar1001]

Great great great spirit u inspired me

[@vfalcon7864]

Great job, sis💕 You're amazing. The montage is insane tho, love it

[@ashleymagsam1350]

Im proud of you, girl! Now you've got me motivated to try

[@torikhakhalary]

Editing is so dramatic lol😂 at last it almost gave me a heart attack.🤣🤣

[@merrissa3006]

The editing is so dramatic and I'm living for it😂😂 How long should I do the splits for each day?

[@JFTVShow]

practice at least 4x per week if you can! To begin try holding for 30 secs in the position then gradually increase the time unto 3mins minutes over time and when you feel ready to do so :)

[@Garibaldem]

Congratz!!! Amazing job!

[@dhritijangid4113]

This happiness is real✨ happy for ya😆

[@annajekot8891]

*I don't know why but I'm extremely happy for you 😂❤️*

[@lenoll5548]

OH MY GOD YOUR FACE WHEN U DID THE MIDDLE SPLITS HSWHAHAHAHAHA youre an inspiration congrats!!!

[@Alex-oy7rt]

Congrats! I'm very proud of you

[@Cute_ang3l]

The thing i really like about you is that you never give up you tried your best

[@emmyloo242]

Dang if it took her 8 months it’s gonna take me 16 lol 😭

[@SoccerStar348]

Time flies! The sooner you start, the sooner you get there.

[@user-gm5xt3el5q]

I am so touched, today is my day 1. BTW, you're so pretty inside.

[@JFTVShow]

Thank you!

[@Star3marie304]

@@JFTVShow And outside!;);) ♡♡

[@joshchill_3373]

I was so happy for you on April 8th, I cried.

[@bhaanutejaavengala7936]

I am so happy, I am so happy for you madam! Congratulations!! 🎊🎉💐😊

[@giraffesinmypants]

Omg watching this in 2020 and when i saw april i was like wtf what u doing in a public gym!?!?! But i see jt was on 2019....CONGRATS ON THE SPLITS!

[@fec9496]

Congratulations beautiful....

[@jasminev.2062]

You really inspired me, thank you :)!

[@Nessanat]

AMAZING!!!! Super motivational!!!!!

[@lunaakhadija1260]

This inspired me thank you

[@JFTVShow]

Happy to hear!! 😁

[@cakesnatcher4541]

Every english person: " ELLLOOOO YEWCHUUUBE"

[@latoyalovely2771]

I am so proud of you, you had me crying.

[@saniashahid6668]

SO PROUD OF YOU GIRL!!! ❤️

[@sk8erbec]

Oh my goodness someone with that same knee prang! Did it eventually go away as you got more flexible? Also congrats on all of your hard work and achievement!!!

[@JFTVShow]

Yes.. the more I practiced. It then went. And thank you!! :)

[@TheAlsdkf]

She’s stretching wrong , will cause permanent ligament damage, pushing your weight on knees turned in is stupid. You have to turn your hips out . Watch a professional ballet Dancers stretch video. 90% of the videos I’ve seen on here are using awful and dangerous technique. It’s not all the same as long as you get there, you might end up at same place but have permanent injuries ...

[@sk8erbec]

@@TheAlsdkf Thanks for the information! I actually figured out that the pain is coming from medial hamstrings and the pes anserine muscle group mixed in with some hip tightness. Was putting awful pressure on the pes bursa. So I'll need to loosen all of that up. But yes this way of stretching probably isn't great for anyones knees o:

[@bgirlvrock]

VICTORRYYYYYYYYYYYYY!! CONGRATS GIRL

[@JFTVShow]

Thank you!

[@ranjeetkumar-zy3ci]

So inspirational 🙌 👏 literally I cried with u ❤ touching journey.

[@gambarigambari3767]

Ohhhhh that's awesome I'm so glad for you

[@Gretolina9]

It was hilarious when, done the split at the end, you watched to one leg then to the other 😅 6:49

[@a.neko.77]

It took me mid March to the end of June to get my middle splits So that’s like 4 months I stretched intensely everyday for hours Shortly after that I got my right spits followed by my left splits (I did full body stretching) Then I broke my shoulder and couldn’t stretch for 6 weeks During that time I lost my splits but I quickly got them back All I have left is a tiny bit of my left splits and I’d be back to how I was before

[@sharish1701]

Hats off to your dedication and consistency.... I have been practicing splits for 14 days but I was bit discouraged since I was not able to see any results. This video really inspired me to continue and also realised good things do take time. Thank you ma'am. Keep up the great work.

[@JFTVShow]

Just have to keep going! some people get there quickly others take longer.. the journey is yours! don't be discouraged my time... just think of the moment for when you will touch the floor and how happy you will be.. like I in this video.. haha

[@Life-vv1ib]

Great... This inspires me! ..... I am also start trying...!