I (37M) stubbled across this video while searching on reddit for better hip flexor stretches to work on my front splits. I've doing couch "hip flexor" stretch and ATG long lunges, i.e., knees over the toes. It never occured to me to push my front foot forward into an obtuse angle long lunge (21:26). This is exactly the progression I needed: a solid stable postion where I can focus on keeping my hips square, holding the torso vertical, and driving my back leg down. I have not seen this anywhere else in the youtube fitness community. Thanks Alicia. I'm certain now I will have my front splits in a few quick months.
It has been exactly 6 months since I started doing the tutorial and I am now able to do my splits. I will start doing the backbend tutorial too and I will give feedback on my progress too. Thank you very much for these tutorials they've been my quarantine/lockdown gift
Thanks, I am 57 never done splits or walk overs . But giving it my all. Have learnt to do hand stands against the wall and increasing my plank times. Follow along vids are the best. Feels like my splits have come to a stand still as far as flexiblity but will keep going. Thanks.
late to the game but wow been working toward my splits for over a year now, and this is my new favorite video! i really appreciate the focus on the hip flexors instead of the hamstrings.
Yes!! Please do more if these videos. Always great to follow after my jog. I am so lazy with stretching I need something to follow and drive me to do competent stretch routine
It's so important to have representation. I have been working on my splits, alongside my sister via Zoom, throughout the quarantine- and let me tell you! Being taught by a black woman makes us feel great. Please keep posting flex videos
Hey Alicia the only thing I can recommend is to slow down or give more time on transitions and switching sides ... because it takes me a minute to get into form and you already have started the count down
I've been doing yoga videos for splits for the last 3 months but I was looking for something new to try. Thanks for the video. The section against the wall is hard. My back leg is the issue
Week 1: My right side is a lot more tighter than my left side. I’m almost down to the ground in the left split, the right split is about 5-6 centimeters behind
What an amazing video! It has always been a dream of mine to be able to do a full split! Hopefully this will get me there. Thanks and keep these coming
Why look at that! A video to test how lenient my work is with how i multi task? I believe it is!!! No jk but I’m trying this when I get home because I want to learn how to do a split 😭 I hope you can do muscle or workout videos one day too! Your funny personality in a workout would be amazingggggg
I appreciate the warm up! I never knew how long or how to properly do warmups which led to pulling hamstrings. I have tight ones, so how do I know I'm out of beginner stage and can do intermediate? 😅 Thanks
This was really great! I just finished for the first time and I'm sweating like crazy! This was a lifesaver for me, since I was getting bored with my normal stretch routine and it was motivating to try something new. I love that you focus on hip extension, which is my tightest area. I think for your next tutorial, it would be nice to have a few more seconds in between stretches so that we can change our body position and follow-along in real time. Maybe you can include the parts where you actually change your position so we can do it with you. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this feedback! I will definitely work more time into the transitions, as it is more helpful! I’m happy to know that you got something out of the class! 🙏🏽💫
This is a great stretch workout! Hopefully, I'll be able to move my left shoulder normally soon. Seeing ortho surgeon next week due to never healing, rotator cuff tendonitis. Till, then...head over heart and heart over pelvis...(to keep back from slouching, 😅) Besos, 😘😘
how long does it take the average person to get they’re splits? just want to know so it’s worth it because i lost them, but i did do the back bend and it worked and i got it ina day! thx so much keep up the great work
Ok, I knew I wasn't going to do the splits, but I did take away alot of stretching ideas I could use, to help me unwhine after sitting for 10 1/2 hours of driving.🤗
I (37M) stubbled across this video while searching on reddit for better hip flexor stretches to work on my front splits. I've doing couch "hip flexor" stretch and ATG long lunges, i.e., knees over the toes. It never occured to me to push my front foot forward into an obtuse angle long lunge (21:26). This is exactly the progression I needed: a solid stable postion where I can focus on keeping my hips square, holding the torso vertical, and driving my back leg down. I have not seen this anywhere else in the youtube fitness community.
Thanks Alicia. I'm certain now I will have my front splits in a few quick months.
It has been exactly 6 months since I started doing the tutorial and I am now able to do my splits. I will start doing the backbend tutorial too and I will give feedback on my progress too. Thank you very much for these tutorials they've been my quarantine/lockdown gift
I figured 6 months would be enough time for my body to adapt..
@@andreajackson4138 Yes, and consistency is key. Minimum practice for me was 3 times a week
Thanks, I am 57 never done splits or walk overs . But giving it my all. Have learnt to do hand stands against the wall and increasing my plank times. Follow along vids are the best. Feels like my splits have come to a stand still as far as flexiblity but will keep going. Thanks.
I need more of these follow ups! I’ve been trying to train my flexibility and I love the way you break it down!
late to the game but wow been working toward my splits for over a year now, and this is my new favorite video! i really appreciate the focus on the hip flexors instead of the hamstrings.
Yes!! Please do more if these videos. Always great to follow after my jog. I am so lazy with stretching I need something to follow and drive me to do competent stretch routine
This was so calming to watch. I will participate tomorrow.
A trick: you can watch series on Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching all kinds of movies recently.
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This is the video that made me get the StretchIt app and my first clas I fell in love thank you Alicia
More follow-alongs pleeeeeeease!!! You're explanations are always on point!
It's so important to have representation. I have been working on my splits, alongside my sister via Zoom, throughout the quarantine- and let me tell you! Being taught by a black woman makes us feel great. Please keep posting flex videos
This helped me get to a breakthrough in my flexibility. I"m a martial artist and this was incredibly useful. Thank you many times.
OMG been looking forward to this. Your my inspiration when I go to gym . Thank you. Will definitely be trying this 🙌🏽👍🏾🇬🇧
Thank you so much for the videos. I have been doing your backbend exercise for shoulder mobility, it is getting better.
These are always super helpful! Can you do videos like this on getting a leg hold (front) and how to do a scorpion/needle? Thanks! ❤
Just found this video and trying to stay committed to getting my full middle split ❤️ Will do this routine every morning, thanks!
Amazing! I've been doing this every day and making slow progess
Keep going!
Thank you! I need this kind of tutorial so much! You give such good direction!
Thank you, Sandra! I’m always nervous because I don’t want to leave anything out, but that means I need to make more videos!
This was awesome. I did this routine for the first time. I’ll do it a few times every week till I can do the front split
Oh wow! Thank you for taking class, and I’ll be sure to film a new routine soon!
YES
Now middle splits please 😍
As someone who struggles with tight hips, these stretches felt GREAT! Thank you.
I'M SO EXCITED FOR MORE OF THIS
Middle splits are next!!!
Hey Alicia the only thing I can recommend is to slow down or give more time on transitions and switching sides ... because it takes me a minute to get into form and you already have started the count down
Thank you for this feedback! I will keep that I mind when I film the next one. Thank you again!
I've been doing yoga videos for splits for the last 3 months but I was looking for something new to try. Thanks for the video. The section against the wall is hard. My back leg is the issue
felt great after my workout! My goal is to hopefully have a split before the end of 2021 (:
This is great! I had to modify some of the moves but I'm looking forward to my muscles relaxing more into them. Thanks for providing this video
I love soo much this exercise with the wall. It was very useful and also felt safe. :) Thank you for sharing it.
Can you please give us a clue on what you eat to stay so fit! That's what I really want to know! : P
Week 1: My right side is a lot more tighter than my left side. I’m almost down to the ground in the left split, the right split is about 5-6 centimeters behind
Amazing. Thank you, Alicia!
Thanks Alicia, this is a great tutorial. How often would you recommend doing this routine? Am seeing small advances.
What an amazing video! It has always been a dream of mine to be able to do a full split! Hopefully this will get me there. Thanks and keep these coming
I love these videos! I look forward to trying this out next time I go to the gym.
Thank you so much for the stretch
Why look at that! A video to test how lenient my work is with how i multi task? I believe it is!!!
No jk but I’m trying this when I get home because I want to learn how to do a split 😭 I hope you can do muscle or workout videos one day too! Your funny personality in a workout would be amazingggggg
Alicia.... We need to talk. This KICKED MY A**!!!!!!! You make it look so easy you flexible goddess!!
I appreciate the warm up! I never knew how long or how to properly do warmups which led to pulling hamstrings. I have tight ones, so how do I know I'm out of beginner stage and can do intermediate? 😅 Thanks
How did you know I needed this? I started doing yoga regularly again a few weeks ago. Aiming to split fully by end of summer. Thank you ❤❤
This is such a good stretch routine for after a workout!! 👍🏼 Gonna do this after I workout at the gym. 💪🏼
Love this! How many times a week would you recommend doing this?
Beginner front splits? Girl, I’ll need a week to work up to the hip rolls😅
Yes, and this is a safe way to get your front splits.
Hey Kinkysweat :) how often do you recommend this workout stretch in a day/week?
I was thinking about doing this to every morning ...
The quad stretch against the wall is a good alternative to doing it on the floor. Easier to fix the positions. Will try that out
Yes! It definitely encourages a square positioning of the legs!
This was really great! I just finished for the first time and I'm sweating like crazy! This was a lifesaver for me, since I was getting bored with my normal stretch routine and it was motivating to try something new. I love that you focus on hip extension, which is my tightest area. I think for your next tutorial, it would be nice to have a few more seconds in between stretches so that we can change our body position and follow-along in real time. Maybe you can include the parts where you actually change your position so we can do it with you. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this feedback! I will definitely work more time into the transitions, as it is more helpful! I’m happy to know that you got something out of the class! 🙏🏽💫
This is a great stretch workout! Hopefully, I'll be able to move my left shoulder normally soon. Seeing ortho surgeon next week due to never healing, rotator cuff tendonitis. Till, then...head over heart and heart over pelvis...(to keep back from slouching, 😅) Besos, 😘😘
Hard for a first time, but good. Thank you.
great workout
More vídeos like this one please. So helpful to improve flexibility. Thanks 😍
how long does it take the average person to get they’re splits? just want to know so it’s worth it because i lost them, but i did do the back bend and it worked and i got it ina day! thx so much keep up the great work
Love your content ❤️
Thank you, Pamela!
Ok, I knew I wasn't going to do the splits, but I did take away alot of stretching ideas I could use, to help me unwhine after sitting for 10 1/2 hours of driving.🤗
Love this! Thank you 😊
thank you great video
Ur really amazing trainer
Thank you for this!
This was great but I needed some more time in between to get into the next position
Third time of doing this, it’s harddddd 😜
Holy stretch Batman !! Wow. You are so limber. If I did this now , well, I would need life alert. 🤗🤪thanks for this. Dang your incredible
Doing this tonight
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I’ll die if I do splits but I’m watching closely lol
Thanks my beautiful :}
Did you film this inside an Equinox yoga studio?
I did!
@@aliciaarcher LOL I thought so, I work at an equinox and just noticed the yoga blanket looked very familiar!
Did you have to get permission to film there in order to post on RUclips?
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Girl that body 😍Goals❤️