How to Do the Splits in One Day
Learning to do the split in one day might be a difficult task to accomplish. However, with some simple instructions and patience, you can achieve your goal. If you are thinking of doing the split and you know that you are not flexible enough to accomplish, you need to improve your flexibility. Remember that it will take a lot of time and a lot of stretching in order to do the 180 degree split. On the other hand for a person whose body is flexible than he or she will do the job easily and quickly. You need to keep in mind your body’s limitation so that you won’t injure yourself.
Instructions
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Start early
In order to learn to do the split in one day, you need to start early. Wake up early in the morning so you can prepare yourself for the splits. You should keep in mind about the turtle’s success story that slow and steady wins. In case you are thinking of accomplishing this task in an hour then it is not possible. Keep in mind that you cannot do like a gymnast right away, it will take some time. You should avoid rushing as you might pull a muscle. Wakeup early in the weekend and after digesting your breakfast, you can start stretching. -
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Clothing
You need to wear flexible clothing in order to perform splits. You can wear your football shorts, sweat pants, tights, leg warmers or even do the splits in your underwear. Remember that tights and sweatpants will let your muscles to not only warm up but also will let them stay warm. You should avoid doing splits in your jeans. -
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Seek the location
You need to find a good location in order to stretch. Seek a place which has enough area for you to do the split. In addition to this, there should be no mess in that area. This is for your own safety as you do not want to injure yourself hitting a table or stretching on your TV remote. -
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Stretch
Now you can stretch. You should not rush it in order to prevent pulling a hamstring or injuring something. Concentrate on stretching all muscles in your leg. You can also lightly stretch your back, shoulders and other muscles as well. -
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Do the split
First you need to point your foot forward after sitting on your knees. Then gradually slide the foot in front forward and the foot behind backward. Stretch as much as you can bear it. Also place your hands on the floor in order to support your body. After splitting, think about how much closer to the floor you are. Take rest after 8 to 10 minutes of this action.
Repeat the same process after around half an hour and go slightly further than you performed before. Continue repeating this until you fulfil your task.
