Middle Split Workout For Beginners

[@sidpaulson1]

Thanks for checking out this weeks video! Like always... Don't forget to like the video and subscribe for weekly content! Leave all suggestions and requests down below 👇 To learn more check out my website bwmastery.net 🙌

[@kingzeeko]

Music is really good what tune is that please

[@ElectricFlashMedia]

Your link bwmastery.net causes a security block on my device it says This site is not secure "certificate error" I follow you, Tom Merrick & Kelly Starrett for PT mobility

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Great stuff Sid :)

[@sidpaulson1]

❤️

[@Nunak91]

Your form is incredible. Thanks for this video. Cool you mentioned Tom.

[@sidpaulson1]

One of my favorite channels for sure! 🙋‍♂️

[@hadronelite]

Enjoyed this week's video 👍🏾 Would love to see a follow along 5 to 15 minute morning or evening full body mobility routine.

[@sidpaulson1]

I will definitely post one of those!

[@matiasmolinas1472]

Amazing as always, thanks for the knowledge and the detail of the pdf file, we notice your hard work mate! Keep it up

[@sidpaulson1]

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[@donato.dal.cielo.]

Thank you, Sid! Your explanation is amazing!

[@sidpaulson1]

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful 🙏

[@stevefrommars]

decided during quarantine season ima learn the how to do splits before my girlfriend, thanks for amazing tutorials. i can definitely feel it working

[@sidpaulson1]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stevielegrand]

Great vids, Sid, so easy to follow and very clear as well. I am using your teaching to get more supple in my movements in the gym and when I practise at home too. One day I'll be able to hold a handstand for a long time too! Keep up the fantastic work, Sid!

[@sidpaulson1]

Glad to help!

[@cerdok85]

Nice video and good explication! Any of you know what is the name of the discs used in minute 4:17 and where can I buy them? Thanks a lot!

[@sidpaulson1]

Their called furniture sliders. My brand is called Super Sliders.

[@zaynassi4751]

Love this!

[@sidpaulson1]

Thanks!

[@basedlukashenko5249]

Dude , thank you so much for all the vids. You are awesome.

[@sidpaulson1]

No problem at all! 🙏

[@Manojrgulalkai]

What is the weight of those kettle weights tht you used for loaded butterfly stretch?

[@sidpaulson1]

8kg.

[@RadfordPiano]

Love the vids, Sid! I’m working on the pancake, forward bend, forward splits so I can hold handstands longer and eventually do a press to handstand. Your videos have been a great help. I’m wondering, in days when you do deep stretching to improve your flexibility and mobility, do you then not do other strength or balance work on those days? Or how do you balance the two on typical days? (Pardon the pun.) I tend run out of endurance and strength for handstands if I spend a lot of time on stretching gains...

[@sidpaulson1]

Thanks for watching man. I usually do flexibility/mobility at the beginning or end of a strength session if needed. Otherwise I would do it as a separate session on the same or another day. But it all could work technically. So it's mostly about finding a way that works for you. You can also do stretching of the opposite muscles you're training. So stretch lower body on upper body days etc.

[@michaelfeng1716]

hi Sid, when I stretch for the middle split all I feel is the tendon/ligament at the inner side of my knees. Is this what usually happens? Stretching them doesn't feel like other stretches, it feels a bit like I am stretching a thick wire that doesn't want to move

[@sidpaulson1]

Try changing foot placement, this can change the sensation of the stretch.

[@evilevil15]

No tengo suficiente fuerza en los brazos para sostener mi cuerpo, voy a agregar tus consejos son muy buenos

[@sidpaulson1]

Sorry, no English?

[@jessicahayes4071]

@@sidpaulson1 she has not strength on her arms to hold her body while doing the exercises, however she’s gonna save your advices, and that your videos are really good 😌

[@PTS.MT.Goalie.BJJ.Andrew]

I find it a hell of a challenge playing hockey (goalie) and trying to get the splits. At the same time I'm trying to keep my cardio and strength training in check. Not an easy task. Been a total of 60 days if I can say I've been trying to get the splits front and side. Still not there yet and got hurt in Hockey 2 days ago.. Got hurt 4 months ish ago as well but with the goal of just slightly improving flexibility of my hips in general. Wish me luck and thanks for these tips. You are in my top 3 guys for these exercises.

[@sidpaulson1]

Thanks man!

[@chrisk8666]

Dear Sid, since a long time I watch your videos. They are pretty good and helpful. I don't know if gymnastics can do that, but could you produce a video for a leg hold? Beginner level? I can do a Split - middle and front, but I can't hold my leg in a standing position. I would love to get one of your perfect tutorials! Greetz Chris

[@sidpaulson1]

I can try posting something on that!

[@shikanda25]

Could you tell meWhat s the song's name used in the begining thank you!?

[@sidpaulson1]

I will have to check!

[@hughjackson3553]

Sounds like a remix of snoh aalegra's 'time'

[@kinardji]

Great video!! Do you have any video on heel stretch training?

[@sidpaulson1]

Not yet!

[@chrisk8666]

Hello Sid, thanks for uploading so much great and helpful videos. The pancake - I just can do it because of your fantastic videos! I think, because of your professional way of being a gymnast, your tips are something special and more intense. I have got a question to oversplits. There are lots of videos about that, but the girls ca do that already perfectly and don't show the progress. When I do my feet on a bed or couch or anything else, my pelvic is at the same height. I can't bring it down to get my leg higher above. How can I get to this stadium? Perhaps you may help me again. Thank you so much. Chris

[@sidpaulson1]

That’s awesome, would love to see your progress!

[@sidpaulson1]

The over splits are tricky, you will get there. Give it time, it doesn’t come quickly.

[@chrisk8666]

@@sidpaulson1 Thanks for your answers. So, the pelvic-height-problem will be solved automatically?

[@joshuakelly997]

thank you

[@sidpaulson1]

You're welcome

[@שרוןשיפוני-ק4ו]

Can you please explain about PNF meaning ? and do you think sitting in squat daily for a few min, can help with middle split ? Thank you very much for all your teaching !

[@sidpaulson1]

I would just search PNF stretching on KZbin, there are several videos explaining the technique. I definitely think daily squatting could help with the middle split. Obviously not enough to get the split, but it can help in the beginning!

[@arashi00]

Hello Sid! Thank you for this video! I wanted to download the PDF attachment but looks like its no longer working. I just wanted to give you a heads up.

[@sidpaulson1]

Updated

[@roeldankers2479]

When i train on the middle spilts my hips really start to hurt do you know how i can prevent this from happening?

[@sidpaulson1]

Check out Matthew Smiths video on 'side split mechanics'. It will tell you all about it!

[@arenmouradian823]

Middle split for intermedia and adv level please

[@sidpaulson1]

Gotcha.

[@mahmoudcheque4387]

DO more workout videos!

[@sidpaulson1]

Will try to do more!

[@Littlelavenderfox]

Whenever I try to do the middle split (with support) I immediately tense up to make sure I don’t slide to the point where it’s really uncomfortable and wayy too low. Any advice? How do I learn to relax? And not slide and then tense up.

[@sidpaulson1]

The best way is to get in to a setup where you don't need to worry about that. One way is to place something that you can almost 'sit' on in between your legs as you slide down, chose an object that is suitable to your flexibility!

[@Iloveicetea-v-]

I was doing the one on the photo but I didn't saw it yet till now 😂😂

[@sidpaulson1]

Haha that's normal

[@riadeco4107]

In front of you a beautiful future ... Do not forget the element of suspense .

[@sidpaulson1]

Thanks for the advice.

[@7_up4]

💪💪👌🏾

[@sidpaulson1]

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[@aguyinmia]

👍👌

[@sidpaulson1]

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[@Lukasz.Kaa09]

Been stretching everyday for about 8 months and see No progress :( what am I doing wrong??

[@sidpaulson1]

Really difficult to say, there are many factors when it comes to increasing flexibility.

[@Lukasz.Kaa09]

@@sidpaulson1 do you stretch if your muscle,tendons etc aching after hard stretching or you wait till they fully recover? I might overdue it.

[@sidpaulson1]

I would try more intense stretching with more rest days and see how your body responds to that!

[@rnonthenicschannel4820]

Hello Brother😁

[@sidpaulson1]

Sup bro

[@rnonthenicschannel4820]

@@sidpaulson1 Yes😄😅 Sorry Brother Do you calisthenic workout?

[@oussamaghrib4558]

I'm tired of girls in yoga pants showing me how to split. This is a better video

[@sidpaulson1]

I won't have any yoga pants unfortunately... 😜

[@PTS.MT.Goalie.BJJ.Andrew]

Btw, I tried doing the exercisewith dumbbells instead of kettle bell but with 20 pounds. I was letting the weight push down on my thighs without resistance. Not a great idea. I felt a cluck, I was ok but still, dont do this like Tom kind of shows. Just my train of thought for the YT ers reading the comments.

[@sidpaulson1]

As long as we use some common sense, we're good. Don't use too much weight, begin light, keep some tension for control.

[@PTS.MT.Goalie.BJJ.Andrew]

@@sidpaulson1 yeah, that's what I did. But I'm also 34 and have gone through some injuries as years go by so maybe that's why. Maybe less sleep too since I have kids. Maybe I did lower body day à day or 2 ago, who knows, could be anything.

[@franciscohaiber8080]

Good video, but I don't speak English:(

[@sidpaulson1]

Sorry about that!

[@Andrew-wm8vy]

Sorry but it is not for beginners, i cant even do a butterfly pose without collapsing my back

[@sidpaulson1]

If you're not ready for this, then you most likely have some more general hip flexibility/mobility you need to work on first!