How do you become flexible to do the SPLITS?

I'm not flexible at all, I used to be able to do it. But that was like 12 years ago..how do you start out and what stretches or w/e do I need to do?How do you become flexible to do the SPLITS?
Stretch like you normally do and then try to do the split as far as you can get stay there for about 10 slow seconds and try doing that 1 time at the morning and one at night daily in about a month or so you will be able to do it!





HOPE YOU GET YOU '';STRETCHNESS'; BACK!How do you become flexible to do the SPLITS?
A split is one of those moves that is really easy for some people and much harder for others. Even if you鈥檙e as tight as can be, though, you鈥檒l still be able to master it if you work hard at your stretching.





A great way to get (or improve) your split is to move through a series of different stretches, from simple to advanced. If you are a beginner, you鈥檒l probably want to master the easier stretches first before moving on to full split stretches.





Be sure to do each stretch on both sides 鈥?you鈥檒l want a good split on both your right leg and your left leg in order to be a great gymnast.











A Warning: These tips are not meant in any way to replace a knowledgeable coach. About.com and Amy Van Deusen cannot be held responsible for any accidents in gymnastics 鈥?it is an inherently risky sport and you must be sure to take the necessary safety precautions such as proper progressions, the right matting and the use of spotters. By reading this article you agree that any advice you follow is at your own risk.





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