How to do side split

Coach's Tips

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Start Position

1. Ensure you warm up your muscles adequately before trying the side split.

2. Avoid pushing your body beyond its natural limits.

3. If you experience any pain or discomfort, stop right away and seek professional advice.

Proper Form

1. Use your hands to help push off the ground, gradually widening the distance between your hips and legs.

2. Maintain a straight back, concentrating on extending your hips and legs as far apart as possible.

3. Sustain the side split position for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Breathing Technique

1. Take a deep inhalation as you transition into the side split.

2. Ensure steady, deep breathing while holding the side split.

3. Exhale as you exit the side split position.

Precautions

1. Start by standing upright, with feet close together and arms at your sides.

2. Advance one foot forward about two feet, keeping your feet parallel.

3. Gradually lower your hips toward the ground, setting your hands on the ground ahead.