The Only Middle Split Video You'll Ever Need

[@upsidedownChad]

the video starts at 00:00

[@ricrey431]

I was really confused were to start. Thanks for the assist. 😆 You deserve more thumbs up.😋

[@Alvarezguitarz]

Not funny anymore

[@DianeS2002]

You know what's insane ? I just finished writing my new year's resolutions. I never do that usually, but I figured I'd give it a try. One of them was : "learn how to do middle splits" and here goes my favorite stretchy guy with the solution for my problem ! Thank you so much !

[@SomeBody-ce3gq]

Girl there was one short where he was dressed as spiderman, I was not prepared for that, he looked too good it was so fitting!

[@andreuboada]

I love it! We should make a group, I would love to achieve this in 2025 too.

[@MovementbyDavid]

Happy new year!!

[@sebastianm.christiansen6278]

I literally did the same, and even bet money on itxD

[@plasticmodels]

respect for keeping the part where you rip your pants, a lot of youtubers would just cut it out but we're all just human

[@MiVidaBellisima]

I’m more impressed he’s doing in this in jeans, brave soul 😂

[@Klina-Renée]

Right! Lol! But to be fair, the way they tighten as one bends actually restricts how fast you can get into those positions so may be helpful for preventing certain types of shock load injuries to the groin 🤣

[@kylek29]

They don't even look like the modern stretchy jeans.

[@xxtuddlexx]

he should try to get a denim sponsor with how stretchy these jeans have to be lmfao

[@wiesiek666]

Its his second skin

[@GheeFresh]

I mean, he did end up splitting a pair halfway through the video

[@realMaggyMage]

It's crazy that he ripped his pants there, but for anyone who wants to find the end program, it was: 1. Hamstring Stretch 30s 2. Butterfly Stretch 30s 3. Pancake Stretch 30s 4. Pigeon Stretch 30s 5. Middle Splits 30s Do that 4 days a week for a total of 6 minutes of stretching for each relevant muscle

[@S04B3L]

bro ripped his pants lol

[@DJ_Damo_]

Ripped mine jus watching

[@ryangarner121]

I noticed that too. 😅

[@Belzeele]

#rippedclub

[@user-ip2ev2bf8x]

can’t believe he ripped his pants but also, i’m trying to get more organized with my planner this year and idk why but seeing those routines illustrated in a weekly planner type thing really helped

[@8RGL]

I laughed so hard in that part 😂

[@TehBorg]

Took me a while, but I found it. 😄

[@JustOneLife7]

You just saved me like a year of pain. I'm a martial artist, and I've been working on my middle splits for about a year now, in which I made maybe 10cm of progress. This video just got me 10cm extra in under 10 minutes. I am amazed.

[@mattf8246]

OMG the look on your face when ur pants ripped... hilarious! Happy new year and happy new pants!

[@fiendishtooth]

can't believe it happened twice

[@LisforLily]

These tips are amazing! I’ve always felt “stuck” with middle splits, even though I’m pretty flexible in other areas (like front splits and pigeon). I had mentally surrendered to the idea that it was impossible for me due to my bone structure and stopped trying. But now, I’m definitely going to give these tips a shot in 2025! Thanks for the inspiration! Also, volume warning!! Ripping jeans sounds incoming

[@servantofthelord8147]

Wow. I love that you went into the rationale behind sets/duration because it’s helping me set up a basic program. I’m coming from a bodybuilding background and seeing the similarities between bodybuilding and flexibility training!

[@somebodyoncetoldme1704]

Love these longer videos

[@MovementbyDavid]

More to come!

[@RaspberryPastry]

Leaving the clip of your pants ripping in your video about how to do the splits is such a choice, can't help but respect it

[@user-ur5yg3cx8t]

i need this type of confidence, continuing to perform splits with ripped jeans bro you are one mad lad

[@josephfield6969]

My guy has 4 million subs and edits his own videos

[@MovementbyDavid]

And that’s why they look like a 3rd grader made them 😂

[@geraldsyta6890]

One of the most informative videos ive ever watched..... And i practice primary series...... This is most beneficial for me

[@TehBorg]

I've dealt with a herniated disc for over 10 uears now. Recently tweaked it again somehow and i was out again for about a month. In the past the excruciating pain lasted longer and i lose weight because I can't get up to eat... But this time, after finding your channel a while back, I am now beginning to love stretching and it's helping with my pain! While sitting on a chair with my back straight, I could barely move my leg up in front me. Now i can lift it a decent amount, but far from even holding an L hold. I'll get there soon though, I know it!

[@whix0141]

I hope you get better 😊

[@mgurcanli]

somebody get this man some new jeans

[@014Darkness]

Last tip should be "use stretchable pants" or else that might happen LOL

[@bklwealth1132]

happy new year man! looking forward to your content this year to get my splits!

[@EriMiBoo]

That ripped jeans sound tickled my brain

[@Atomiseur-p7q]

Your phone hanging on for dear life in the jeans back pocket 😭 This helps so much though

[@dustindean8206]

Yo great video! I have lower back problems and sciatica, but after doing some of these stretches I have started seeing a difference. Thank you for the advice and scientific breakdown, my goal is to be able to do the splits by the end of the year

[@karl385]

Excellent video. Always entertaining and straight to the point.

[@AlovicGrim]

informative and inspiring as always! Happy New Year! and what a way to start it off with a pants rip!

[@shoamtomer396]

please do one for the front split david!!! love yaa

[@jacobc4841]

I love what your doing helping people who have no idea what they are doing!!!! I wish I saw your videos a couple years ago. Also nice rip in the pants 👌👌

[@mamachan173]

i am naturally duck footed and i didn’t realize external rotation was needed for the middle split thank you 😊😂

[@underGearedFtw]

Please do a similar video for front splits. Appreciate it!

[@AuthenticBranding]

I am no where close to this, but I am getting your e books now and starting strong.

[@vn2025]

The femur video & sound edit should grant you an oscar. Much better than the ripped jeans.

[@ubb5111]

4:24 brother taekwondo IS THE REASON im watching this video 😭

[@Pipiezi]

1:08 And here I am still trying to touch my toes with straight legs

[@kat5000]

We have to start somewhere, and every journey starts with the first step. Keep up the good work!

[@DeletedDenizen]

Perfect upload for early January!

[@50gramsofhouse]

Just finished my first week full body flexibility routine and it’s great! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@ThaddeusVilain]

Finally, someone who says to practice the exact technique I want to be able to do

[@ikrammaududi6205]

Amazing, thank you I've been trying to get my middle split for a while But i only do stretch no 1, 2, and 5. I think i need to add no 3 and 4 And i do agree with 30s rules, that's my personal experience too

[@SuperSajayin2Gohan]

It's also not really your external rotators that limit your external rotation, because the movement in the split is rather passive and doesn't come close to causing mucle failure, but your internal ones. Otherwise you would need to stretch your quads and abductors instead of hamstrings and adductors.

[@sebumpostmortem]

You need to try an all time classic in ballet and rhythmic gymnastics that the MBA students call "The Irena Stretch"😅. It' s a straightened legs external rotation (aka _en dehors_ in ballet), Just sit on the floor and proceed to stretch your harms, belly touches knees buuuuut, hands grab the insteps with forearms twisted, devilishly twisted🙃🥴😵‍💫. You already rotate 90° degrees without raising a brow, you can do it✨. Happy 2025 to all the family🖤

[@AlbertM170]

And that's why I don't stretch in jeans. It was only a matter of time before you ripped your pants. 😂😂 But this is just amazing. I have to get this into my workout regime. I've been doing the splits alone and got into a plateau. This can help me progress this year. Thank you.

[@pinkisplits]

Loving your content!

[@Silva511.]

Can't believe he wore jeans for this. And then he ripped them as well! Wow.

[@eoutro9049]

Dude, I love your videos! They help me a lot! thanks Please, bro, make a video for hip internal rotation, I need to learn how to stretch, and i've been struggling in it. Thank you again. And happy new year

[@MrKinesio30]

Your videos make me happy, and I've the chance to learn precious theory and practice that's my university didn't teach me at the right time. You stay flexible without flexi jeans. You are the flex God!!

[@liamhackett7997]

My New Year's Resolution is to the splits so this helps! Thanks man.

[@paulwhite7515]

Hey David, happy new year and hope you are doing well and so is your family. Awesome video very informative and eye opening. Can't wait for the ankle flexibility video as I am one of those aforementioned martial artists. Anyway, I have a very important question. What time is the best time to stretch? I'm considering doing it first thing in the morning but I'm worried about stretching when I'm 'cold' like that first thing in the morning. Do you have a stretch warm up or something? Is it a bad idea to stretch so early? Let me know your recommendations/thoughts? All the best, really happy to see your channel progresses and grow. If possible you should definitely collaborate with Jujimufu again, it's interesting watching you two work together. It might not be your thing but it'll be interesting to see you lift weights with him or try tricking or anything.

[@emilygrace3526]

Fellow martial artist here, also waiting for that vid to drop

[@sidefliprim]

What a good video, thank you for this ❤

[@EvSophieeReads]

This is such a wonderful, and informative video. Thank you so much for helping and explaining so well

[@GoldenMila02]

For people who want to do this as a new years resolution. comment below and you will be held accountable for your efforts. I will hopefully remember to check up on this comment a mouth later and I better see myself and others improving their flexibility.

[@jankisi]

Glad you changed into fresh trousers for the last bit of the video. I felt a bit uncomfortable when you just continued talking like nothing happened. Props for not cutting that part, I guess

[@Simetrasedah]

thank you for this video! I feel like I'm making progress at a snail's pace with my middle split right now; I'm definitely using your routine for now on (also, condolences for your ripped pants)

[@justypetronilia7674]

My god, i watched it 3 times, you got me good 😂

[@lorip3561]

I was not expecting the pants to rip like that. That was an oddly satisfying noise though🤣

[@mildredmelan]

THAT is a BOLD claim my friend, we shall see about that

[@joshlawrence5739]

Wow, that’s dedication, even ripped his pants for the illustration of the stretch🔥👍👍

[@isaiahjackson4010]

So cool, very well made video

[@patrickdonkor6903]

Great guidance ❤❤. Thank you so much sir 🙏🏿

[@rb70383]

Stretching 1. Jeans 0.

[@rahul2050ism]

Can you please make a video like this on mobility (Lower and Upper body) and front splits. Because there are like 1000 videos out there don't know which one to follow. Happy new year ✨

[@justinpalentchar6687]

wow real information about a movement, what a rare event.

[@potapotapotapotapotapota]

that music at the end made me feel something crazy

[@gymnast8865]

This guy. So great

[@annemia2953]

Excellent video, thank you.

[@WhelmedCupCake]

my goal by the end of the year is to be able to do a split, so we will see!

[@Nothing_Left_To_Say]

I do flexability dance and yoga all through the week for a year now, and no splits achieved yet... It's not even painful anymore like it used to be, it just stuck. I can touch the floor, doing all the stretches you mentioned, but butterfly with head forward is impossible for me, no matter how much I try, again, it stuck. I can go all the way to the floor with my legs crossed, 90/90, 90/90 with leaning backwards, but butterfly, not an inch. So concluding, I'm doing exactly what you say, and even more of that, and no splits, so... this is not the only video any person will ever need 😅 sorry

[@antiltfan6830]

more videos like this please that is awesome

[@deeslidesbelike8541]

Awesome video ❤️ just had a questions for the membership and program option on your website. I’m thinking of buying the whole bundle just wanted to know if that gives me access to all the other things mentioned below for the app ? Like yoga and calisthenics and minimalist etc 🙏

[@SnoFitzroy]

I've been doing the external rotation while sitting by reflex my whole life and didn't even know it 😳 Decided to try the other angle and discovered I have kinda alright hip bone angles. Maybe a split wouldn't be that hard to build up to...

[@bopiyeff]

Inspiring video! I will try your program starting tomorrow!

[@GheeFresh]

I've been semi working towards this but gonna do this routine and make it my new years resolution - thanks for the video! Can you please, please, please do one for shoulders 🙏 I've been hanging by threading my legs through my arms; broomstick stretches from infront to over my head, then behind my back and standing flat against a wall with arms at 90 degress and sliding arms up. But my eight scapula is really crunchy and my shoulders are pointy where the bones stick out

[@iaudley]

Thank you for posting this, I'm gunna do it!

[@pbkimblee1858]

Do one for anterior pelvic tilt

[@ert56yuiop]

Great video, David! Somewhat unrelated question: what is your view on the role genetics play in hamstring stretches (for example touching your toes)? I'm currently struggling a lot to make progress and my physiotherapist says this is due to my genetics. She thinks I might make some progress, but will never get close to touching my toes.

[@hollywingler2013]

Great video. I'm going to implement this into my training! Do you have one for front splits? (I didn't see one, but that doesn't mean I didn't miss it).

[@DanielOliveiraViolao]

You ripped your pants, dude! I'm gonna do this exercises. Thanks!

[@Jane_Eyre7]

Thank you 🩰

[@Aplrjybfkwlsbc]

"Oh no...i ripped my pants"

[@Foxy-mx5yp]

hey could you also do an video for the front splitss🤞

[@RuthieKetola]

Excellent middle split progression plus proving ripped jeans are in for 2025 😂 way to go badass!

[@proteinnerd]

Great video, 1 question. Do you recommend warming up somehow before stretching? or can you just hit the 30 second stretches anytime?

[@bradleyakulov3618]

THIS IS MY NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION. I'm bad with flexibility, bad with consistency, and the thing is I probably have hours a week to do it when it only takes minutes.

[@DaudiBro_56]

jean splits are insane

[@joannamiles783]

Those ripped pants 😂😮 Oh yeah! I am going to start implementing these 30-second stretches today, and I'll surely entertain my little girls watching me at the same time 😅😝

[@m.furkanyolal6952]

this should be a serie

[@RianeBane]

Somebody send this to Shayne Topp

[@Angie_Onaleta]

Not you keeping the rippling of your pants in the video 😅 how do you rip jeans!?😂 However! Very informative and helpful video. 🧐

[@neekr3052]

Apart from the video being excellent (as always) I'd love to know what barefoot shoes these are, I have some vibrams but they don't cover the tops of the feet like these ones

[@theeburntwaffle1909]

how should you warmup before you stretch?

[@meganf4123]

Not me having my New Year’s resolution be to finally get my middle splits- and this video pops up 😂 Really stinks that you ripped your pants though, that was a seriously nasty tear :/

[@NeerajBari-co9gz]

I am waiting for these

[@lumonetic1124]

after all this time watching you, only now do I realise that small black box thing is a mic

[@MovementbyDavid]

Haha!!! That’s so funny! Yeah it’s my favorite mic

[@moanatewaaka6565]

Woah! I bet that's not the first pair of pants you've split doing those insane stretches! This may be the year of a stretchy pants sponsor! Happy 2025 from New Zealand Aotearoa 🎉

[@MrProbeNWatch]

so through all my stretching it was the external rotators that was the issue! I never knew about this so will start adding those stretching to help my middle split now. are there any other exercises I could do to help my external rotators or would those be fine to help them catchup with all the other groups?

[@starius1154]

Brilliant. But you had to know jeans were going to rip.

[@ariesgemtuliao8449]

How to become flexible and correct posture for men and women?

[@Memee833]

The best guy on the Plan IT...........possibly

[@McFlegmatisch321]

I'm a little confused 😅 If I have to stretch with an intensity that causes soreness, should I still stretch 5 times a week for 2 sets of 30 seconds?

[@goose896]

I'm sorry, can you please record video about these techniques but with eye of view on the problem with back

[@internetperson.]

How did you know exactly what my New Year's resolution was going to be, we say in unison.

[@mushudragonusa2014]

Dude went down so fast that his pants didn't have time to move out of the way 🤣🤣