9 Steps to Doing the Splits!

Warm-Up

• Leg Kicks (30 seconds to 1 minute)
• Jumping Jacks

Stretching Routine for Splits

• Long Lunge
• Deep Hip Flexor Stretch (Elbows Down Variation)
• Hamstring Stretch (Half Split Position)
• Pigeon Pose
• Deep Pigeon Pose (90-Degree Variation)
• Straddle Stretch (Middle Split Prep)
• Pike Stretch (Seated Forward Fold)
• Lying Hamstring Stretch (Leg Pull-In Stretch)

Split Progression

• Front Split Hold (at least 30 seconds)
• Elevated Split (with a book under the calf) (at least 30 seconds)
• Switch Sides