Comments on: I can’t make it all the way down to the floor when doing the splits. http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: luvballet http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-69123 luvballet Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:25:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-69123 i don't think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i'm getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head. I think my arms are short though becasue i can't curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don't reach, or maybe i'm doing it wrong haha i don’t think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i’m getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head.

I think my arms are short though becasue i can’t curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don’t reach, or maybe i’m doing it wrong haha

]]> By: geane http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-3889 geane Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:37:10 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-3889 doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps good luck geane doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps
good luck
geane

]]> By: Nancy http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1932 Nancy Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:19:39 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1932 Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least. Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:08:26 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1601 If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd's and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look. If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd’s and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look.

]]> By: Aranza http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-525 Aranza Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:29:21 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-525 Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don't know how to warm up before trying my splits :S Thanks Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don’t know how to warm up before trying my splits :S
Thanks

]]> By: Jewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Jewel Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:45:44 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-92 First off, DON'T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself. That said, this is how i got into my splits: I did some stretches before ( after my warmup - i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful. Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly. Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement. First off, DON’T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself.
That said, this is how i got into my splits:
I did some stretches before ( after my warmup – i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful.
Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly.
Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Anita Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:05:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-34 Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury. Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands. If you do this every day you will see results & it won't take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits. Happy Dancing! Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury.

Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands.

If you do this every day you will see results & it won’t take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits.

Happy Dancing!

]]> By: Oshi http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Oshi Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:51:05 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-26 whatever you do...don't overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be whatever you do…don’t overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be

]]> By: mary http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-22 mary Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:31:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-22 I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance (big mistake) what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance
(big mistake)
what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-21 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:32:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-21 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!!

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-20 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:31:58 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-20 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps!

]]> By: Es http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Es Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:34:37 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-17 hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try... but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try… but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D

]]> By: punkrockdancer http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-14 punkrockdancer Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:46:49 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-14 i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot! i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot!

]]> By: rebecca http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comments on: I can’t make it all the way down to the floor when doing the splits. http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: luvballet http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-69123 luvballet Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:25:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-69123 i don't think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i'm getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head. I think my arms are short though becasue i can't curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don't reach, or maybe i'm doing it wrong haha i don’t think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i’m getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head.

I think my arms are short though becasue i can’t curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don’t reach, or maybe i’m doing it wrong haha

]]> By: geane http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-3889 geane Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:37:10 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-3889 doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps good luck geane doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps
good luck
geane

]]> By: Nancy http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1932 Nancy Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:19:39 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1932 Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least. Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:08:26 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1601 If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd's and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look. If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd’s and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look.

]]> By: Aranza http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-525 Aranza Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:29:21 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-525 Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don't know how to warm up before trying my splits :S Thanks Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don’t know how to warm up before trying my splits :S
Thanks

]]> By: Jewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Jewel Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:45:44 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-92 First off, DON'T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself. That said, this is how i got into my splits: I did some stretches before ( after my warmup - i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful. Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly. Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement. First off, DON’T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself.
That said, this is how i got into my splits:
I did some stretches before ( after my warmup – i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful.
Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly.
Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Anita Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:05:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-34 Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury. Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands. If you do this every day you will see results & it won't take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits. Happy Dancing! Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury.

Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands.

If you do this every day you will see results & it won’t take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits.

Happy Dancing!

]]> By: Oshi http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Oshi Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:51:05 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-26 whatever you do...don't overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be whatever you do…don’t overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be

]]> By: mary http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-22 mary Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:31:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-22 I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance (big mistake) what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance
(big mistake)
what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-21 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:32:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-21 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!!

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-20 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:31:58 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-20 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps!

]]> By: Es http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Es Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:34:37 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-17 hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try... but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try… but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D

]]> By: punkrockdancer http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-14 punkrockdancer Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:46:49 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-14 i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot! i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot!

]]> By: rebecca http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-69123 luvballet Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:25:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-69123 i don't think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i'm getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head. I think my arms are short though becasue i can't curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don't reach, or maybe i'm doing it wrong haha i don’t think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i’m getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head.

I think my arms are short though becasue i can’t curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don’t reach, or maybe i’m doing it wrong haha

]]> Comments on: I can’t make it all the way down to the floor when doing the splits. http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: luvballet http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-69123 luvballet Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:25:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-69123 i don't think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i'm getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head. I think my arms are short though becasue i can't curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don't reach, or maybe i'm doing it wrong haha i don’t think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i’m getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head.

I think my arms are short though becasue i can’t curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don’t reach, or maybe i’m doing it wrong haha

]]> By: geane http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-3889 geane Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:37:10 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-3889 doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps good luck geane doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps
good luck
geane

]]> By: Nancy http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1932 Nancy Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:19:39 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1932 Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least. Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:08:26 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1601 If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd's and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look. If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd’s and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look.

]]> By: Aranza http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-525 Aranza Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:29:21 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-525 Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don't know how to warm up before trying my splits :S Thanks Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don’t know how to warm up before trying my splits :S
Thanks

]]> By: Jewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Jewel Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:45:44 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-92 First off, DON'T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself. That said, this is how i got into my splits: I did some stretches before ( after my warmup - i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful. Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly. Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement. First off, DON’T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself.
That said, this is how i got into my splits:
I did some stretches before ( after my warmup – i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful.
Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly.
Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Anita Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:05:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-34 Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury. Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands. If you do this every day you will see results & it won't take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits. Happy Dancing! Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury.

Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands.

If you do this every day you will see results & it won’t take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits.

Happy Dancing!

]]> By: Oshi http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Oshi Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:51:05 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-26 whatever you do...don't overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be whatever you do…don’t overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be

]]> By: mary http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-22 mary Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:31:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-22 I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance (big mistake) what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance
(big mistake)
what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-21 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:32:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-21 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!!

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-20 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:31:58 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-20 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps!

]]> By: Es http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Es Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:34:37 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-17 hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try... but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try… but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D

]]> By: punkrockdancer http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-14 punkrockdancer Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:46:49 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-14 i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot! i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot!

]]> By: rebecca http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-3889 geane Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:37:10 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-3889 doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps good luck geane doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps
good luck
geane

]]> Comments on: I can’t make it all the way down to the floor when doing the splits. http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: luvballet http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-69123 luvballet Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:25:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-69123 i don't think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i'm getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head. I think my arms are short though becasue i can't curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don't reach, or maybe i'm doing it wrong haha i don’t think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i’m getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head.

I think my arms are short though becasue i can’t curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don’t reach, or maybe i’m doing it wrong haha

]]> By: geane http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-3889 geane Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:37:10 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-3889 doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps good luck geane doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps
good luck
geane

]]> By: Nancy http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1932 Nancy Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:19:39 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1932 Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least. Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:08:26 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1601 If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd's and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look. If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd’s and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look.

]]> By: Aranza http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-525 Aranza Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:29:21 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-525 Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don't know how to warm up before trying my splits :S Thanks Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don’t know how to warm up before trying my splits :S
Thanks

]]> By: Jewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Jewel Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:45:44 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-92 First off, DON'T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself. That said, this is how i got into my splits: I did some stretches before ( after my warmup - i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful. Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly. Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement. First off, DON’T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself.
That said, this is how i got into my splits:
I did some stretches before ( after my warmup – i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful.
Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly.
Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Anita Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:05:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-34 Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury. Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands. If you do this every day you will see results & it won't take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits. Happy Dancing! Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury.

Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands.

If you do this every day you will see results & it won’t take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits.

Happy Dancing!

]]> By: Oshi http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Oshi Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:51:05 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-26 whatever you do...don't overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be whatever you do…don’t overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be

]]> By: mary http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-22 mary Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:31:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-22 I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance (big mistake) what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance
(big mistake)
what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-21 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:32:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-21 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!!

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-20 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:31:58 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-20 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps!

]]> By: Es http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Es Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:34:37 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-17 hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try... but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try… but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D

]]> By: punkrockdancer http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-14 punkrockdancer Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:46:49 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-14 i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot! i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot!

]]> By: rebecca http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1932 Nancy Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:19:39 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1932 Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least. Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least.

]]> Comments on: I can’t make it all the way down to the floor when doing the splits. http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: luvballet http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-69123 luvballet Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:25:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-69123 i don't think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i'm getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head. I think my arms are short though becasue i can't curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don't reach, or maybe i'm doing it wrong haha i don’t think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i’m getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head.

I think my arms are short though becasue i can’t curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don’t reach, or maybe i’m doing it wrong haha

]]> By: geane http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-3889 geane Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:37:10 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-3889 doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps good luck geane doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps
good luck
geane

]]> By: Nancy http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1932 Nancy Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:19:39 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1932 Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least. Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:08:26 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1601 If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd's and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look. If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd’s and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look.

]]> By: Aranza http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-525 Aranza Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:29:21 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-525 Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don't know how to warm up before trying my splits :S Thanks Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don’t know how to warm up before trying my splits :S
Thanks

]]> By: Jewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Jewel Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:45:44 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-92 First off, DON'T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself. That said, this is how i got into my splits: I did some stretches before ( after my warmup - i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful. Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly. Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement. First off, DON’T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself.
That said, this is how i got into my splits:
I did some stretches before ( after my warmup – i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful.
Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly.
Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Anita Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:05:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-34 Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury. Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands. If you do this every day you will see results & it won't take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits. Happy Dancing! Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury.

Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands.

If you do this every day you will see results & it won’t take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits.

Happy Dancing!

]]> By: Oshi http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Oshi Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:51:05 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-26 whatever you do...don't overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be whatever you do…don’t overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be

]]> By: mary http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-22 mary Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:31:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-22 I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance (big mistake) what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance
(big mistake)
what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-21 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:32:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-21 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!!

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-20 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:31:58 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-20 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps!

]]> By: Es http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Es Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:34:37 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-17 hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try... but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try… but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D

]]> By: punkrockdancer http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-14 punkrockdancer Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:46:49 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-14 i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot! i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot!

]]> By: rebecca http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:08:26 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1601 If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd's and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look. If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd’s and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look.

]]> Comments on: I can’t make it all the way down to the floor when doing the splits. http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: luvballet http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-69123 luvballet Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:25:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-69123 i don't think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i'm getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head. I think my arms are short though becasue i can't curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don't reach, or maybe i'm doing it wrong haha i don’t think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i’m getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head.

I think my arms are short though becasue i can’t curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don’t reach, or maybe i’m doing it wrong haha

]]> By: geane http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-3889 geane Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:37:10 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-3889 doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps good luck geane doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps
good luck
geane

]]> By: Nancy http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1932 Nancy Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:19:39 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1932 Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least. Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:08:26 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1601 If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd's and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look. If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd’s and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look.

]]> By: Aranza http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-525 Aranza Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:29:21 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-525 Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don't know how to warm up before trying my splits :S Thanks Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don’t know how to warm up before trying my splits :S
Thanks

]]> By: Jewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Jewel Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:45:44 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-92 First off, DON'T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself. That said, this is how i got into my splits: I did some stretches before ( after my warmup - i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful. Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly. Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement. First off, DON’T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself.
That said, this is how i got into my splits:
I did some stretches before ( after my warmup – i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful.
Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly.
Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Anita Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:05:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-34 Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury. Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands. If you do this every day you will see results & it won't take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits. Happy Dancing! Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury.

Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands.

If you do this every day you will see results & it won’t take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits.

Happy Dancing!

]]> By: Oshi http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Oshi Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:51:05 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-26 whatever you do...don't overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be whatever you do…don’t overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be

]]> By: mary http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-22 mary Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:31:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-22 I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance (big mistake) what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance
(big mistake)
what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-21 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:32:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-21 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!!

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-20 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:31:58 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-20 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps!

]]> By: Es http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Es Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:34:37 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-17 hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try... but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try… but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D

]]> By: punkrockdancer http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-14 punkrockdancer Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:46:49 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-14 i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot! i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot!

]]> By: rebecca http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-525 Aranza Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:29:21 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-525 Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don't know how to warm up before trying my splits :S Thanks Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don’t know how to warm up before trying my splits :S
Thanks

]]> Comments on: I can’t make it all the way down to the floor when doing the splits. http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: luvballet http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-69123 luvballet Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:25:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-69123 i don't think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i'm getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head. I think my arms are short though becasue i can't curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don't reach, or maybe i'm doing it wrong haha i don’t think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i’m getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head.

I think my arms are short though becasue i can’t curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don’t reach, or maybe i’m doing it wrong haha

]]> By: geane http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-3889 geane Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:37:10 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-3889 doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps good luck geane doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps
good luck
geane

]]> By: Nancy http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1932 Nancy Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:19:39 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1932 Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least. Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:08:26 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1601 If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd's and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look. If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd’s and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look.

]]> By: Aranza http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-525 Aranza Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:29:21 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-525 Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don't know how to warm up before trying my splits :S Thanks Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don’t know how to warm up before trying my splits :S
Thanks

]]> By: Jewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Jewel Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:45:44 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-92 First off, DON'T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself. That said, this is how i got into my splits: I did some stretches before ( after my warmup - i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful. Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly. Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement. First off, DON’T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself.
That said, this is how i got into my splits:
I did some stretches before ( after my warmup – i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful.
Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly.
Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Anita Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:05:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-34 Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury. Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands. If you do this every day you will see results & it won't take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits. Happy Dancing! Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury.

Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands.

If you do this every day you will see results & it won’t take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits.

Happy Dancing!

]]> By: Oshi http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Oshi Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:51:05 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-26 whatever you do...don't overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be whatever you do…don’t overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be

]]> By: mary http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-22 mary Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:31:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-22 I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance (big mistake) what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance
(big mistake)
what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-21 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:32:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-21 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!!

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-20 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:31:58 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-20 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps!

]]> By: Es http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Es Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:34:37 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-17 hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try... but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try… but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D

]]> By: punkrockdancer http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-14 punkrockdancer Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:46:49 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-14 i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot! i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot!

]]> By: rebecca http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Jewel Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:45:44 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-92 First off, DON'T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself. That said, this is how i got into my splits: I did some stretches before ( after my warmup - i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful. Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly. Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement. First off, DON’T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself.
That said, this is how i got into my splits:
I did some stretches before ( after my warmup – i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful.
Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly.
Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement.

]]> Comments on: I can’t make it all the way down to the floor when doing the splits. http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: luvballet http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-69123 luvballet Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:25:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-69123 i don't think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i'm getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head. I think my arms are short though becasue i can't curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don't reach, or maybe i'm doing it wrong haha i don’t think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i’m getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head.

I think my arms are short though becasue i can’t curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don’t reach, or maybe i’m doing it wrong haha

]]> By: geane http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-3889 geane Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:37:10 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-3889 doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps good luck geane doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps
good luck
geane

]]> By: Nancy http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1932 Nancy Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:19:39 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1932 Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least. Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:08:26 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1601 If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd's and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look. If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd’s and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look.

]]> By: Aranza http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-525 Aranza Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:29:21 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-525 Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don't know how to warm up before trying my splits :S Thanks Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don’t know how to warm up before trying my splits :S
Thanks

]]> By: Jewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Jewel Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:45:44 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-92 First off, DON'T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself. That said, this is how i got into my splits: I did some stretches before ( after my warmup - i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful. Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly. Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement. First off, DON’T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself.
That said, this is how i got into my splits:
I did some stretches before ( after my warmup – i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful.
Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly.
Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Anita Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:05:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-34 Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury. Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands. If you do this every day you will see results & it won't take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits. Happy Dancing! Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury.

Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands.

If you do this every day you will see results & it won’t take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits.

Happy Dancing!

]]> By: Oshi http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Oshi Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:51:05 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-26 whatever you do...don't overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be whatever you do…don’t overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be

]]> By: mary http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-22 mary Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:31:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-22 I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance (big mistake) what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance
(big mistake)
what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-21 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:32:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-21 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!!

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-20 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:31:58 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-20 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps!

]]> By: Es http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Es Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:34:37 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-17 hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try... but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try… but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D

]]> By: punkrockdancer http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-14 punkrockdancer Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:46:49 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-14 i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot! i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot!

]]> By: rebecca http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Anita Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:05:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-34 Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury. Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands. If you do this every day you will see results & it won't take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits. Happy Dancing! Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury.

Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands.

If you do this every day you will see results & it won’t take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits.

Happy Dancing!

]]> Comments on: I can’t make it all the way down to the floor when doing the splits. http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: luvballet http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-69123 luvballet Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:25:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-69123 i don't think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i'm getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head. I think my arms are short though becasue i can't curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don't reach, or maybe i'm doing it wrong haha i don’t think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i’m getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head.

I think my arms are short though becasue i can’t curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don’t reach, or maybe i’m doing it wrong haha

]]> By: geane http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-3889 geane Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:37:10 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-3889 doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps good luck geane doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps
good luck
geane

]]> By: Nancy http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1932 Nancy Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:19:39 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1932 Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least. Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:08:26 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1601 If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd's and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look. If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd’s and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look.

]]> By: Aranza http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-525 Aranza Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:29:21 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-525 Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don't know how to warm up before trying my splits :S Thanks Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don’t know how to warm up before trying my splits :S
Thanks

]]> By: Jewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Jewel Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:45:44 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-92 First off, DON'T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself. That said, this is how i got into my splits: I did some stretches before ( after my warmup - i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful. Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly. Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement. First off, DON’T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself.
That said, this is how i got into my splits:
I did some stretches before ( after my warmup – i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful.
Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly.
Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Anita Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:05:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-34 Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury. Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands. If you do this every day you will see results & it won't take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits. Happy Dancing! Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury.

Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands.

If you do this every day you will see results & it won’t take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits.

Happy Dancing!

]]> By: Oshi http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Oshi Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:51:05 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-26 whatever you do...don't overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be whatever you do…don’t overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be

]]> By: mary http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-22 mary Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:31:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-22 I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance (big mistake) what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance
(big mistake)
what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-21 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:32:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-21 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!!

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-20 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:31:58 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-20 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps!

]]> By: Es http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Es Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:34:37 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-17 hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try... but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try… but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D

]]> By: punkrockdancer http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-14 punkrockdancer Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:46:49 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-14 i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot! i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot!

]]> By: rebecca http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Oshi Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:51:05 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-26 whatever you do...don't overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be whatever you do…don’t overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be

]]> Comments on: I can’t make it all the way down to the floor when doing the splits. http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: luvballet http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-69123 luvballet Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:25:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-69123 i don't think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i'm getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head. I think my arms are short though becasue i can't curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don't reach, or maybe i'm doing it wrong haha i don’t think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i’m getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head.

I think my arms are short though becasue i can’t curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don’t reach, or maybe i’m doing it wrong haha

]]> By: geane http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-3889 geane Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:37:10 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-3889 doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps good luck geane doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps
good luck
geane

]]> By: Nancy http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1932 Nancy Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:19:39 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1932 Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least. Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:08:26 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1601 If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd's and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look. If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd’s and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look.

]]> By: Aranza http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-525 Aranza Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:29:21 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-525 Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don't know how to warm up before trying my splits :S Thanks Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don’t know how to warm up before trying my splits :S
Thanks

]]> By: Jewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Jewel Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:45:44 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-92 First off, DON'T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself. That said, this is how i got into my splits: I did some stretches before ( after my warmup - i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful. Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly. Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement. First off, DON’T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself.
That said, this is how i got into my splits:
I did some stretches before ( after my warmup – i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful.
Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly.
Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Anita Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:05:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-34 Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury. Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands. If you do this every day you will see results & it won't take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits. Happy Dancing! Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury.

Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands.

If you do this every day you will see results & it won’t take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits.

Happy Dancing!

]]> By: Oshi http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Oshi Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:51:05 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-26 whatever you do...don't overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be whatever you do…don’t overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be

]]> By: mary http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-22 mary Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:31:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-22 I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance (big mistake) what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance
(big mistake)
what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-21 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:32:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-21 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!!

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-20 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:31:58 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-20 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps!

]]> By: Es http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Es Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:34:37 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-17 hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try... but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try… but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D

]]> By: punkrockdancer http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-14 punkrockdancer Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:46:49 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-14 i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot! i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot!

]]> By: rebecca http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-22 mary Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:31:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-22 I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance (big mistake) what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance
(big mistake)
what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension

]]> Comments on: I can’t make it all the way down to the floor when doing the splits. http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: luvballet http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-69123 luvballet Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:25:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-69123 i don't think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i'm getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head. I think my arms are short though becasue i can't curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don't reach, or maybe i'm doing it wrong haha i don’t think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i’m getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head.

I think my arms are short though becasue i can’t curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don’t reach, or maybe i’m doing it wrong haha

]]> By: geane http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-3889 geane Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:37:10 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-3889 doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps good luck geane doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps
good luck
geane

]]> By: Nancy http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1932 Nancy Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:19:39 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1932 Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least. Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:08:26 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1601 If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd's and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look. If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd’s and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look.

]]> By: Aranza http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-525 Aranza Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:29:21 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-525 Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don't know how to warm up before trying my splits :S Thanks Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don’t know how to warm up before trying my splits :S
Thanks

]]> By: Jewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Jewel Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:45:44 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-92 First off, DON'T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself. That said, this is how i got into my splits: I did some stretches before ( after my warmup - i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful. Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly. Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement. First off, DON’T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself.
That said, this is how i got into my splits:
I did some stretches before ( after my warmup – i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful.
Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly.
Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Anita Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:05:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-34 Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury. Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands. If you do this every day you will see results & it won't take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits. Happy Dancing! Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury.

Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands.

If you do this every day you will see results & it won’t take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits.

Happy Dancing!

]]> By: Oshi http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Oshi Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:51:05 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-26 whatever you do...don't overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be whatever you do…don’t overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be

]]> By: mary http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-22 mary Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:31:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-22 I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance (big mistake) what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance
(big mistake)
what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-21 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:32:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-21 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!!

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-20 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:31:58 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-20 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps!

]]> By: Es http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Es Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:34:37 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-17 hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try... but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try… but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D

]]> By: punkrockdancer http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-14 punkrockdancer Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:46:49 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-14 i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot! i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot!

]]> By: rebecca http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-21 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:32:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-21 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!!

]]> Comments on: I can’t make it all the way down to the floor when doing the splits. http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: luvballet http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-69123 luvballet Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:25:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-69123 i don't think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i'm getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head. I think my arms are short though becasue i can't curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don't reach, or maybe i'm doing it wrong haha i don’t think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i’m getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head.

I think my arms are short though becasue i can’t curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don’t reach, or maybe i’m doing it wrong haha

]]> By: geane http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-3889 geane Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:37:10 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-3889 doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps good luck geane doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps
good luck
geane

]]> By: Nancy http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1932 Nancy Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:19:39 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1932 Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least. Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:08:26 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1601 If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd's and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look. If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd’s and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look.

]]> By: Aranza http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-525 Aranza Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:29:21 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-525 Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don't know how to warm up before trying my splits :S Thanks Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don’t know how to warm up before trying my splits :S
Thanks

]]> By: Jewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Jewel Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:45:44 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-92 First off, DON'T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself. That said, this is how i got into my splits: I did some stretches before ( after my warmup - i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful. Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly. Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement. First off, DON’T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself.
That said, this is how i got into my splits:
I did some stretches before ( after my warmup – i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful.
Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly.
Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Anita Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:05:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-34 Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury. Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands. If you do this every day you will see results & it won't take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits. Happy Dancing! Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury.

Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands.

If you do this every day you will see results & it won’t take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits.

Happy Dancing!

]]> By: Oshi http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Oshi Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:51:05 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-26 whatever you do...don't overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be whatever you do…don’t overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be

]]> By: mary http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-22 mary Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:31:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-22 I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance (big mistake) what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance
(big mistake)
what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-21 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:32:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-21 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!!

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-20 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:31:58 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-20 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps!

]]> By: Es http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Es Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:34:37 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-17 hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try... but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try… but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D

]]> By: punkrockdancer http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-14 punkrockdancer Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:46:49 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-14 i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot! i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot!

]]> By: rebecca http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-20 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:31:58 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-20 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps!

]]> Comments on: I can’t make it all the way down to the floor when doing the splits. http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: luvballet http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-69123 luvballet Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:25:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-69123 i don't think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i'm getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head. I think my arms are short though becasue i can't curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don't reach, or maybe i'm doing it wrong haha i don’t think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i’m getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head.

I think my arms are short though becasue i can’t curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don’t reach, or maybe i’m doing it wrong haha

]]> By: geane http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-3889 geane Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:37:10 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-3889 doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps good luck geane doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps
good luck
geane

]]> By: Nancy http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1932 Nancy Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:19:39 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1932 Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least. Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:08:26 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1601 If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd's and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look. If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd’s and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look.

]]> By: Aranza http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-525 Aranza Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:29:21 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-525 Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don't know how to warm up before trying my splits :S Thanks Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don’t know how to warm up before trying my splits :S
Thanks

]]> By: Jewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Jewel Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:45:44 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-92 First off, DON'T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself. That said, this is how i got into my splits: I did some stretches before ( after my warmup - i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful. Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly. Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement. First off, DON’T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself.
That said, this is how i got into my splits:
I did some stretches before ( after my warmup – i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful.
Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly.
Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Anita Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:05:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-34 Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury. Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands. If you do this every day you will see results & it won't take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits. Happy Dancing! Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury.

Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands.

If you do this every day you will see results & it won’t take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits.

Happy Dancing!

]]> By: Oshi http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Oshi Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:51:05 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-26 whatever you do...don't overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be whatever you do…don’t overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be

]]> By: mary http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-22 mary Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:31:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-22 I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance (big mistake) what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance
(big mistake)
what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-21 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:32:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-21 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!!

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-20 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:31:58 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-20 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps!

]]> By: Es http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Es Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:34:37 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-17 hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try... but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try… but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D

]]> By: punkrockdancer http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-14 punkrockdancer Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:46:49 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-14 i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot! i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot!

]]> By: rebecca http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Es Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:34:37 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-17 hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try... but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try… but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D

]]> Comments on: I can’t make it all the way down to the floor when doing the splits. http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: luvballet http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-69123 luvballet Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:25:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-69123 i don't think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i'm getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head. I think my arms are short though becasue i can't curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don't reach, or maybe i'm doing it wrong haha i don’t think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i’m getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head.

I think my arms are short though becasue i can’t curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don’t reach, or maybe i’m doing it wrong haha

]]> By: geane http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-3889 geane Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:37:10 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-3889 doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps good luck geane doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps
good luck
geane

]]> By: Nancy http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1932 Nancy Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:19:39 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1932 Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least. Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:08:26 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1601 If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd's and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look. If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd’s and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look.

]]> By: Aranza http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-525 Aranza Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:29:21 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-525 Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don't know how to warm up before trying my splits :S Thanks Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don’t know how to warm up before trying my splits :S
Thanks

]]> By: Jewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Jewel Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:45:44 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-92 First off, DON'T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself. That said, this is how i got into my splits: I did some stretches before ( after my warmup - i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful. Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly. Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement. First off, DON’T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself.
That said, this is how i got into my splits:
I did some stretches before ( after my warmup – i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful.
Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly.
Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Anita Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:05:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-34 Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury. Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands. If you do this every day you will see results & it won't take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits. Happy Dancing! Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury.

Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands.

If you do this every day you will see results & it won’t take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits.

Happy Dancing!

]]> By: Oshi http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Oshi Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:51:05 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-26 whatever you do...don't overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be whatever you do…don’t overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be

]]> By: mary http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-22 mary Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:31:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-22 I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance (big mistake) what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance
(big mistake)
what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-21 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:32:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-21 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!!

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-20 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:31:58 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-20 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps!

]]> By: Es http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Es Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:34:37 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-17 hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try... but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try… but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D

]]> By: punkrockdancer http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-14 punkrockdancer Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:46:49 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-14 i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot! i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot!

]]> By: rebecca http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-14 punkrockdancer Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:46:49 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-14 i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot! i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot!

]]> Comments on: I can’t make it all the way down to the floor when doing the splits. http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: luvballet http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-69123 luvballet Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:25:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-69123 i don't think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i'm getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head. I think my arms are short though becasue i can't curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don't reach, or maybe i'm doing it wrong haha i don’t think i hold the splits long enough to help stretch but slowly, slowly i’m getting there. i do the splits (side and both back splits) after a shower when my muscles are warm and i also try to lift my leg up near my head.

I think my arms are short though becasue i can’t curl my arm around the ankle and lift it up because my arms don’t reach, or maybe i’m doing it wrong haha

]]> By: geane http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-3889 geane Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:37:10 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-3889 doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps good luck geane doe some plies to get warm and then hold the splits for 30 seconds it really helps
good luck
geane

]]> By: Nancy http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1932 Nancy Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:19:39 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1932 Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least. Try having your back leg staight and the other leg bent. sit there for a while and then bend over as far as you can to make a good strech. day after day your front leg will get stairter and then you will the able to do the spilts. this will take some time my be like a one to two months at the least.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:08:26 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-1601 If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd's and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look. If you have access to a gym that does stretching classes, it would be a good idea to go, as for warming up, a lot of hip-hop and contemporary classes devote some time to doing warms ups first. Even aerobics dvd’s and videos have warm ups so if you have some at home then take a look.

]]> By: Aranza http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-525 Aranza Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:29:21 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-525 Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don't know how to warm up before trying my splits :S Thanks Could you recommend me a good warm-up? I really don’t know how to warm up before trying my splits :S
Thanks

]]> By: Jewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Jewel Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:45:44 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-92 First off, DON'T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself. That said, this is how i got into my splits: I did some stretches before ( after my warmup - i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful. Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly. Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement. First off, DON’T TRY TO DO THE SPLITS WITHOUT WARMING UP!!!!!!!!!! You could really hurt yourself.
That said, this is how i got into my splits:
I did some stretches before ( after my warmup – i usually attempted splits at the end of my stretching session). The butterfly and straddle were helpful.
Hold your split position for about 30 seconds to begin with and each time increasing slightly.
Do this is the morning and evening and you should see some improvement.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Anita Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:05:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-34 Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury. Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands. If you do this every day you will see results & it won't take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits. Happy Dancing! Doing the splits is quite a strenuous exercise for your ham strings. Make sure that your muscles are warm before you begin to stretch them. To do this go for a quick walk or slow jog around the room/ studio a few times. This will get the blood flowing and decrease the risk of injury.

Once your muscles are warm stetch your hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. Once these muscles are stretched and warm try easing into the splits. Hold it as far as you can for about 10 -15 seconds. Do this two to three times on each side. Do not bounce while in a stretch. This can cause injuries. Remember your muscles are like elastic bands.

If you do this every day you will see results & it won’t take long before you are sitting comfortably in the splits.

Happy Dancing!

]]> By: Oshi http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Oshi Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:51:05 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-26 whatever you do...don't overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be whatever you do…don’t overexert. Some people have shorter muscles, but with care, increased flexibility will come, however much that may be

]]> By: mary http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-22 mary Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:31:34 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-22 I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance (big mistake) what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension I had been able to do the splits for most of my life untile I took a four year break from dance
(big mistake)
what I found that realy helps is to sit on the floor in as far a split as you can handle (there should be a far amount of tension) and do your home work. If you have to put your feet against the wall to keep tension

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-21 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:32:30 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-21 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i hope it works for you like it works for me!!!

]]> By: louisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-20 louisa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:31:58 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-20 i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps! i have only learnt to do the splits, it was because i practised every day! dont go down into the splits first, it doesnt help. just but one leg behind you and bounce for 8 counts and then stretch up and go down slowly, it really helps!

]]> By: Es http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Es Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:34:37 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-17 hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try... but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D hey i just turned 15 and im going to a higher level dance.. where everyone can do the splits n i cant do the splits as much as i try… but the thing is if u are willing enough and commited everyday u try a lil u will be able to =D

]]> By: punkrockdancer http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-14 punkrockdancer Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:46:49 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-14 i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot! i couldnt do the splits for a long time but just keep doing them everyday, also you can try stretching alot before hand like lungs and things also my dance teacher has us do a really cool stretch for splits. lay on the floor with your butt against a wall and your legs up on the wall. turn your feet out like in first and then let your legs go to the sides along the wall as if doing the splits strides style. see if that helps it helped me alot!

]]> By: rebecca http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/comment-page-1/#comment-12 rebecca Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:12:02 +0000 http://balletinfo.com/questions/i-cant-make-it-all-the-way-down-to-the-floor-when-doing-the-splits/#comment-12 i can not do the splits but keep trying and u will be able 2 dothem in the end i can not do the splits but keep trying and u will be able 2 dothem in the end

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