Front Split: the mistake you must avoid Let’s talk about front splits and a very common error I see all the time. Many people, once they get into a front split, tend to lean toward the front leg. This might not look like a big mistake, but it can become problematic. Here’s why. In a front split, the main limiting factor is usually the back leg, not the hamstrings of the front leg. More specifically, it’s the hip flexors of the back leg that restrict the position. When you lean too much toward th

Straddle-Up vs Side Split: What You Must Know The straddle-up is a great exercise to build strength for your side split. But remember this: a suspended side split is extremely intense. You are stretching and contracting at the same time, which means you need a lot of strength and active control 💪. When you train your deepest range, passive work often feels better. Relaxing into the stretch allows your muscles to lengthen fully, because a muscle cannot lengthen at its maximum if it is contracted