Mechanics Of A Side Split

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Learn how to middle split & side split. We look at the anatomy of a side split, proper position and which muscles are stretched. Furthermore, we cover stretching techniques such as end range strength and loaded stretching mobility, to contortion and more passive based side split stretching methods.
We show my middle split journey and how I learned how to side split as an adult. I'm now able to use that flexibility for climbing, handstands and more. In the mechanics of a side split, we break middle split training down and address the underlying principles to achieve the side split from beginner to advanced.

[trevormorey]

This is the first YouTube video I’ve seen with real info on split training.

[tarakim]

finally, someone that’s not a 12 year old gymnast who tells me to just “do it” lol

[Dan-czsj]

10/10. The amount of time you put into your videos is amazing. You deserve so many more subs.

[atlas]

This is a one in a million explanation on how to work towards creating a slide split. . I have never seen anyone talk about this. Thanks so much for this video.

[TheAbhorrent]

This guy:"The legs aren't designed to go that far"
Also this guy: SO HERES HOW TO MAKE THEM GO THAT FAR

[MrRachid]

I am 43 years old .. and i can do the full split after 8 months ! Respect 😎

[Xantar]

I’ve been training in martial arts for twenty years and haven’t made progress in my side splits. This video finally explained to me why. This is literally life changing information. I’m going to start incorporating this information into my training and finding the positions that work for me.

[BlackDidThis]

Wow!! Did we just watch all of that in less than 15 minutes?!
Anyone else felt like it was a full lecture hour of a bout three times the amount? That was surprisingly informative in it's impressively organized pace. So well packaged! I know many that give a lot less information that takes longer and sticks less.
This was "teaching" at its best

[FelipeCampelo]

2:04 positioning
5:05 Triangle X Inline
8:44 Adductors
• 9:15
{ Straight = gracilis
{ Bent = thigh muscles
10:19 Opposite muscles

[warwickwestonwrigful]

Excellent Video. I also am one of the few people who learned to split as an adult. Every thing in this video is correct but he left one thing out. If you can't split as an adult follow this video with one addendum. You must treat the stretching as a type of body building. After you have stretched as much as you can you need to learn to hold your body weight up while splitting as much as you can. You won't be able to do this at first but take as much weight off of your hands as possible; increasing the weight on your leg muscles. Once you can hold your body weight up, press your legs into the ground with your muscles 4 times for ten seconds. Do this about 2 times per week. This will build up the muscles and lenghen the muscles allowing you do eventually do the full splits. The body weight is perfect for this because the further your legs are apart the more leverage your weight has on your muscles.

[DustyGus]

Ive always been flexible but the side split felt impossible. Just by correcting my form I'm almost able to do it already. Amazing! I subscribed

[nonojnet]

Among the huge amount of side split tutorials on YT, this is BY FAR the BEST and more comprehensive one. Congratulations!

[edanirz]

I love when people explain in a coherent, straightforward and organized way. Great animations, too. Thanks.

[themanape]

10/10 for professionalism with pleasant, straightforward, and clear presentation.

[shantylovesitnaturally]

I just tried your tips about rotation of the hips and after ages of training I got my split for the first time! In only one day with your tips! ( I was already close but stuck ) thank you! Iove you!🙏😱💛

[SylvainDeCarufelEdwidge]

After 100 years of split training, someone finally explained it properly!

[Ruoja]

This is exactly the spirit lifting I needed after stalling with my stretches and being angry at my body for being made that way. Going back to stretching with a more open mind.

[FredoBernardo]

WOW this FREE information is GOLD! 10x better than the other programs I got in the past! thank you!

[Godofwar]

mate, Ive been looking for a video just like that for a long time now. Thanks for puting out great and nicely backed up content,

[kirkwhen]

This literally gold. Best and most clear Split video on Youtube