How to Do a Split (Series of Stretches)

For the next several weeks I will post a series of stretches to help your front split.

• From a kneeling position, put one foot in front of you on a mat, step, or other object about a foot or more off the ground.


• Bend your leg to 90 degrees, and place your foot flat on the mat.


• Keeping your hips facing the mat, move your other leg backwards, bending your knee behind you, until you form a "mini split" from knee to knee.


• Push your hips forward as much as possible, working towards 180 degrees from knee to knee.


• Keep your chest up and your hands on your front knee.


• Hold this stretch for 30-60 seconds at a time.