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Stretches I'm Doing to Achieve a Split!🤸🏻‍♂️

It's now been almost 2 weeks of consecutively trying for a split. As someone who is not flexible at all and has trouble achieving a split, here are the stretches I do almost daily and have seen a HUGE improvement on!🔥

I do every single stretch on both sides for 30 seconds each. ⏰

I learned all of these moves from a flexologist who stretches me out every two week at StretchLab!🧘‍♀️

Once I've conquered both leg splits, I'm moving on to stretch for the middle split which seems to be the hardest for me. My goal is to be extremely flexible to create cool and inspiring videos. I highly recommend you try these out because it is more important than we think to stretch our bodies to prevent injury and improve on other types of exercise!🏋🏻‍♀️🚶🏻‍♀️

#lemon8partner #stretch #stretching #split #turorial #stepbystep #fitness #wellness

2024/5/10 Edited to

Achieving a full split can be a challenging yet rewarding goal for many fitness enthusiasts. Regular stretching not only enhances flexibility but is crucial for injury prevention in various physical activities. Here are some recommended stretches that can help you on your journey: 1. **Hip Flexor Stretch**: Kneel on one knee with the other foot in front, keeping your back straight while pushing your hips forward. 2. **Hamstring Stretch**: Sit with one leg extended and the other leg crossed over it. Lean forward gently to feel the stretch in your hamstring. 3. **Quadriceps Stretch**: Stand on one leg and pull your other heel towards your glutes, keeping your knees close together. 4. **Butterfly Stretch**: Sit with the soles of your feet together, holding your feet while gently pressing your knees towards the floor to open up your hips. 5. **Pigeon Pose**: This yoga pose stretches your hips and glutes. From a plank position, bring one knee forward towards your hand, extending the other leg back. Incorporate these stretches into your daily routine, holding each for 30 seconds and performing them on both sides. Consistency is key to improving your flexibility—over time, you will notice more significant improvements in your range of motion and ease in achieving the splits. Remember to listen to your body and never push too hard to avoid injuries.

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