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The official splits progress thread
So in discussing the Genius of Flexibility book someone suggested starting a splits progress thread. Seeing as that has not happened yet I thought I would start it. I have had getting into the splits as a new years resolution for the last two years but have not really done a whole lot of working on it. Lets see if keeping a log of it helps give me the push that I need. Just as background, I am almost 41 and have never in my life been able to do them.
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https://www.studioveena.comhttp:://farm3.static.flickr.com/2794/4141687301_f7ddb49715_m.jpgI really do not think that center splits are ever going to be in my future! Lets see everyone else’s!!!
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oh yay, im going to post some pics monday of my splits progress..
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Me too! I’m staying at my parents’ house for the weekend and I don’t think there’s a good place to snap a pic. But I will post them, I promise!
Is it weird that I have my center split but I’m a foot off the ground on both sides for front splits? Hrm. I’ve done a lot of yin yoga on my hip flexors, maybe I’ve just gotten them more open than I thought? I’m no anatomy expert so it seems weird to me. I feel like I’ve gotten them backwards.
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Cool idea! I’m going to take some pics of mine too https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
I always mean to stretch and never do. Maybe some accountability will help.
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oh what a fabulous thread idea!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif i am going to have someone take some pics this weekend and have them put on dvd sop can post. if i warm up and stretch i can do a decent full split w L leg leading , but with R leg leading there’s a nice size gap between me and the floor. will have to really work on that side rather than getting lazy and relying on L leg all the time. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cool.gif
this will also be great for various splits on the pole! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
my jade looks sloppy bc lack of flexibility in that R leg. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif
center splits are going to be quite the feat for me, but i think with the encouragment, advice ect on here it will happen! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
lookin foward to seeing everyones progress. good luck! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_king.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_queen.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cat.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_nemo.gif -
what a fantastic thread!!! chemgoddess- im the same as you https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif i dont think ill ever get a middle split, but im about the same spot as you are with your side split! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Hi Ladies,
count me in! I will try to get my pictures taken after my pilates class on thursday since I will have stretched already. or should I take them before class? either way I need accountability so I am reporting for duty! -
Hey Chemmy good thread! – I will take mine tonight when I get home https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
I used to have my right leg no problem…my left leg was always REALLY bad and I could do the middle for a nano second when I was still training. Honestly now I don’t think I will EVER get my left leg and my middle split chances are pretty iffy BUT I might be able to get my right leg back if I really work at it.
Even if I could get back just my right leg I would be ecstatic!!!
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Hi Ladies,
I had my little girl try and snap a pic of my splits. ouch! I have a ways to go but this was after a pilates class. normally I am way off the ground. Wish me luck. I hope to have them by february. my birthday. i am 46 so I am really hoping to hurry and get this goal accomplished. happy poling! -
Okay, here’s my beginning ones. No pole to use (yet!) so I had to support myself with my hands. Not even gonna attempt a straddle yet https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif
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Boo!
I recently took a picture of my sidesplits, so I figured I’d post it.
I’m actually usually.. a little further in, but I am extra tight in the hammies lately! https://www.studioveena.comhttp:://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4229911959_446b44a040.jpg -
Wow Amcut, your pretty much there. I started my splits training at the end of aug,09. And started at 19 inches from my side splits last month I was down to 13 1/2 inches and about 6-8 inches in my front splits. Slow but surely. What program are you using to get into your splits. I am using Stacy semore splits and flexibility AND AM WAITING FOR THE GENIUS OF FLEXIBILITY; BOB COOLEY DVD.
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The last bit seems to be what’s taking the longest! You’ve gotten quite far in these few months, though, Joni! Almost there for you too! I feel like I do everything, but nothing consistently! The weirdest thing is I felt my most flexible during the middle of p90x, and I didn’t stretch but twice a week- on yoga and stretch days.
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https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif Nice…you are really close…I have been so out of the pole lately loop with life and work – I haven’t even gotten around to taking pics – let alone actually really work on my stretching.
Must make that a true priority in 2010!
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I have not been stretching like I hoped I would (I blame the holidays). I will post a pic in about another 30 days to see where I am.
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I have a recurring dream about doing the splits and I’ve had it since I was a child!
I’ve never been able to do them. Actually, I did it once, I was in dance class aged about 13 and I dropped too heavily and bounced into them but never again https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
But anyway, I’d love to be able to do the splits and I just haven’t found the motivation to stretch regularly. I guess winter doesn’t help!
This is an old photo (late 2008 I think) and I’m a little further than this now once I’m properly warmed up and have done specific stretches. I’m left handed and left leg leading is much better than right.
Box splits? Don’t make me laugh https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_twisted.gif
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