Technique
- From a standing position, slowly slide your feet out to the sides as far as possible.
- Continue lowering until your pelvis touches the floor or you reach your limit.
- Place your hands on a elevated surface or on the ground in front of you for support if needed.
Form tips
- Keep your torso as vertical as possible.
- Breathe deeply to encourage muscle relaxation.
Muscles
Flexibility
Primary
- Hip adductors
Equipment
Appears in
Flexibility
Joint movements
Hipabduction
trains stretches
Regressions
Partial middle split
Intermediate
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