Whats the best way to get flexible legs to do the splits?

[SpartanWarrior8**]

Just wanting to know how the faster way to effectively stretch legs, so i can kick high/do the splits etc.

 

[dynamite98]

It takes time. I studies Tae Kwon Do for 5-6 years and never got it completely, but the best way I stretched was doing some initial stretched, warm up for a few minutes for your legs/muscles to get warm and limber, then stretch again. You'll notice quite a difference, but even with this it will take time. Or, if time isn't on your side, you can try the Frank Dux method in Bloodsport.

 

[Deleted member 3729]

Stand-up forum might be a better place to ask.

 

[Chill Dog**]

It took me 6 years to be able to do a side split but I was never able to get the front split....more bc of the pressure it put on my knees but it takes TIME!!

If you OVERstretch you can actually reverese the progress you have made. Muscle fibers are like intertwind (sp) fingers. As you stretch they pull apart (much like when you tear the muscle when working out) however if you OVERstretch they can heal themselves in the wrong place.

Have you ever seen a bodybuilder who couldnt str8n his arms all the way?? Its because his muscle fibers have fused themselves together in the wrong place from overtraining. A similiar (yet not half as severe thing can happen from over stretching so just be careful and do not go too far overboard)

 

[EclipsedAgent]

Well the fastest way is a machine.. But it'll hurt too