Fabulous stretching tutorial, (subbed a long time ago) going to incorporate this into my routine, another stretch i always do is the high hurdle stretch which i consider to be indespensible. Martial artists seem to disagree whether to stretch every day or every 2 days, i have started to stretch every day but lessen the intensity on the second day. i have increased my flexibility considerably since my return to Taekwondo after a long lay off due to ill health but i want to attain the full splits (currently i am 3 to 4 inches up from the splits. I am now 51 years old and some people in the gym have said that when you get older increasing your stretch becomes impossible ( i hope not) i'm gonna try. (i'm poorly at the moment with kidney stones (bloody painful)) but i will get back to it soon.
Being a martial artist for so many years, I truly believe you did a wonderful tutorial for the most needed, I appreciate it. Keep up the good work. Oss!
Glad you made another of these, loving all the work and I'll definitely be using these, I had to stop martial arts a few years ago and I've grown since so my flexibility is not where it should be. Thanks!
Hi Ridha, because your comment is Linked, I cannot seem to reply to it. But I would say, first that learning martial arts from you tube, though doable might not be the safest way to go about it. Finding a teacher who can help you in person might help. But if you really don't want to do that my suggestions would be 1. Don't push yourself past your current flexibility in practice. Kick, but don't kick to the point of reaching your muscles stretch limit. 2. Stretch before your work out/after your warm up. This will help prevent injury and increase your flexibility. Stretch before and after. 3. Relax in your stretch. It sounds like you might be forcing your stretch in hopes that it will got faster, but that will only injure you. Go to the point of discomfort and stay there until it becomes comfortable. 4. don't do too much strength training while you are working on your flexibility (lifting weights...) lifting and then stretching is counter productive to increasing flexibility. On the same note if you lift make sure that you do stretch as this could tighten your muscles. 5. I suggest as you said using my basic stretching tutorial, as the stretches outlined there will help stretch your entire body! If you need help with pacing I have another video on a different channel that is of lesser quality but takes you through the stretches more slowly. ruclips.net/video/BfJwMRp0vac/видео.html 6. Investing in the Isomaxx might help. It has helped me. I do not own any stakes in the company, but I do like the devise. www.isomaxxsports.com Thanks so much for subscribing. I am almost done with my Hook Kick tutorial and an advanced sidekick tutorial. After that I am planning a blocking tutorial. Stay tuned :) I hope that this helps you. Please let me know how everything goes.
Thank you for your quick reply. I really appreciate that. Well, Since 1992, I joined six taekwondo clubs for short times (3 or 4 months) but because of financial difficulties or problems of transportation I gave up. In 2007 I started again training taekwondo in another club but on the same day I had a car accident, so I gave up. In 2009, I bought a new car and joined a club but after six months of training, someone stole my car, so I gave up. In September 2010, I moved to another place of work where there are many taekwondo clubs and joined one but after 3 months of training there were a REVOLUTION in Tunisia, and all the clubs were closed for nearly more than a year, so I gave up. In January 2012, I met my old coach and he started training me again and I passed all the promotion belts to get my Red belt. But in September 2013, my coach moved to another place and I gave up again because in the area where I live there is no real PROFESSIONAL martial artist I can trust as I visited many of them and saw how they train their disciples. That's why I started training at home using youtube videos. I tell you this story to show you my love for martial arts. I am good at basics and pommsae but I am very stiff. I tried yoga videos and other youtube videos for flexibility but I hurt myself hundreds of times. I always feel sore. I used to train 5 days a week for 2 hours 40 minutes. The problem is that I was feeling soreness only in my hamstring and I cannot reach mid section when kicking cold but after warm up I reach head level. I relaxed for 6 weeks and then I felt better. Last Monday, I trained at home for only 95 minutes: 1) warm up: 15 minutes 2) dynamic stretching: 15 mn 3) basics: punching and blocking: 20 mn 4) Kicking: 30 mn 5) Static Stretching: 10 mn 6) Splits position standing: 5 mn I felt very flexible and kicked over the head level. I was very happy that night but the following day I felt very sore on the hamstrings and could not even raise my leg at knee level. So, I stopped training and relaxed for this week. I think training once a week is not good at all, I want to train more days. I really congratulate you for your over flexibility. I liked your way of stretching. Can I start with them? So, I need your advice. Sorry for this long comment. Thank you in advance.
That is some seriously rough luck. I am very happy that you are still intent on pursuing your training! I would be honored if you would use my tutorials. That is what they are there for. From what you have said. It would be my advice to warm up, stretch with my videos and then work out, but don't try for more than is a little uncomfortable. Then when you are only a little sore do the same thing the next day and so on. When you do that and are not sore the next day try for more. Build yourself up slowly and steadily. If you try and go too fast you will ruin your body and your desire to keep training. I hope that helps. Good luck. Let me know how it goes.
Krishnov Gozon Hi Krishnov, Yes I do do cool down stretches after a workout. I advise doing these same stretches before and after a workout if you have the time. This will really increase your flexibility faster. particularly if you do it after a long sparring session or heavy bag work. I would do the stretches more intensely after a workout than before as you are warmer and your muscles are more susceptible to elongation. I have another video of slightly lower quality that shows the same stretches but takes more time with each one. ruclips.net/video/BfJwMRp0vac/видео.html
Simon Scher Thank you very much for this reply. On the cool down, how long you hold the stretch? 30 seconds? And do you have some strengthening exercises for better kicks and high jumps? Thanks :D And sorry for bothering :)
Thanks for the great video. I found a few tricks I haven't tried before. This will come in handy! I'm aiming for achieving full splits before my 2nd Dan grading.
Simon, I am a 58-year-old man. Is it possible for me to do a splitting stretch and master it? You are a good instructor. I like how you demonstrated your stretching and its techniques.
Regarding your excellent front splits, do you practice open front splits (rear leg facing the wall) and true front splits (rear leg facing down), or do you only practice one version?
I hear you. I remember well those struggles. I am putting together another video right now on advanced splits practices. It offers a bunch of exercises and positions and tools that might help you get from a partial split to a full split and beyond. I'll try and get it up within the next few days. Good luck on yours and thanks for commenting.
Great video, what stretches would you say would increase the height and control of kicks , I'm down to about 6 inches for splits but my kicks haven't increased in height is this due to tight hamstrings
I am actually publishing an online course on getting your kicks higher. I am shooting the videos now. I will let you know when it is available. But I have a basic tutorial on the topic in this channel. I am sure you will find it useful.
Hi Simon... Thanks for the wonderful video... Can you advise me on some points ? a. I am 28 nd have been working out on and off throughout my life. Now i plan to take things more seriously but i feel that my body is a bit stiff. Am i good to start at 28 ? I want to avoid injuries since i live alone and there is no-one to take care if i get injured. b. how long one should stretch ? total duration and duration of each stretch ? c. how long is it gonna take to observe a change in flexibility of your body ? d. what is the best time to do the stretch ? like before or after a gym workout, after a run or i can start it as first thing in the morning after some basic warm up as you told.. hope to get the answers soon.. thanks again for your videos...
Hi Gaurav, I am so happy you liked my tutorial. As for your questions. First I would like to put out there that I am not a doctor and any advice I can give is only that and if you have any pains or injuries you should consult a medical pro. That being said. i`t is never too late to start getting more flexible or in better shape. When you train and stretch make sure that you listen to your body and always stretch to the point of discomfort even a lot of discomfort but never to the point of pain. I fit hurts you are doing something wrong. How long you stretch really depends on what you want to achieve.. you can stretch for 20 seconds a body part to several hours per body part like a yogini. It depends on your schedule and goals. Observable change can happen in anywhere from a week to 2 months depending on how often your stretch and how long. I suggest stretching in the morning and at night. before a work out to prevent injuries and after to increase flexibility. You will get the best results in the evening after a full body large range of motion work out. I suggest holding each stretch for at least 20 seconds for slow steady improvement. and 2 mins trying to increase range every 10 seconds for more intense results. But agian only to discomfort and never to pain. If you feel anything in your joints, nerves or pones you are doing something wrong and you should change your position.
This is hardly the place but I have a question regarding flexibility. Are butterfly stretches just as effective as middle split training? If I trained my butterfly stretches to the point where my legs are parallel to the floor, would that make me able to do a middle split?
They are just as good in their own way, but they are not at all the same. They stretch different parts of the leg. So I would have to say no to the second part of your question. Though as I said they are both beneficial to overall flexibility.
hi.. thnx for the great informations u share .. i like the way u using science for better understanding.. could u share us the flexibility exercise we have to do before training or warming up.. or its the same before and after training?
+Maysa Zoghool Hi, If I have time I do all of these before and after training. but if not, I do fewer but more dynamic stretches before training, just so I don't pull anything or get hurt, and then do all of these after to increase my flexibility while fully warm.
Hi mate I stretch lightly before my training but after my training when I push myself how many sets for each stretch like straddle stretch hamstring stretch can I do without stretching to much thanks mate
I would hold basic stretches for gradual increase for 10-20 seconds, and ones that are really important to you that you want to really improve on for 1-2 minutes while relaxing and breathing deeply for about 3 sets. I would do this every day taking one day off each week until you reach your goal. Then when you are fully in the stretch you want hold it for increasing amounts of time 10-45 minutes (while watching tv or sleeping) to train your muscles to become comfortable in that stretched position. If your body parts fall asleep get out of the stretch and work out. If you feel any pain stop and reevaluate your approach. If anything is painful consult a professional/doctor...
I really love your videos and your training. I watched all your videos on youtube. I want your help. I am a 43 male. I love taekwondo so much but for financial problems I could not start early when I was young. I started taekwondo two years and a half ago. Now I am red belt but my problem is that I am so stiff. I am training hard but my gains in flexibility are too slow and I hurt myself hundred of times because I train using youtube videos. Do you have any suggestions to help me become more flexible in a short time? Can I use your youtube videos? which videos of yours should I follow? I subscribed to your youtube channel. I am training five days a week (Mond. to Fri.) as follows: 1) Warm up : 15 min 2) Hand techniques: 20 min 3) Poomsae : 10 min 4) Kicking: 30 min 5) Stretching: 50 min (statically using yoga stretches) 6) trying the side splits : 20 min. but I am still off the ground about 12 inches. I cannot do the splits yet. My gains are too slow. How do you advice me? Thank you.
Ridha Abdellaoui I know I'm not him but I can give you an advice .. there is a youtuber called alex wong she can't do splits and she is 1st dan and she kicks really high so it's not all about split anyway to improve your flexibility start doing exercises every day like move a lot don't stay on the desk or coach .. massage your body and legs once in while or just by yourself using olive oil try swimming change your techniques and routine every now and then try visualizing it reaaalllly helps trust me just imagine yourself daily for like 5m that you are doing your splits kicking high and really flexible the last thing is don't walk normally I mean it whenever you walk rise your legs shake them whatever it is just move them and finally I really respect what you are doing good luck .
So kind of you. Thank you for your reply. I read on the web that some people cannot do spilts at all whereas some others can naturally do the splits even without training. My father is 80 years old and can do the butterfly exercise without even knowing what stretching is. He is sitting that way all his life. My daughter (12 years) did her full splits in two weeks but my son (10 years) couldn't. He is so stiff like me. Any way! Thank you for the advice.
Everyday. You don't have to do extreme stretching or furthering your flexibility stretching everyday, but to maintain the ability and continue furthering your progress, everyday is best.
Awesome. Would you recommend starting with, let's say 3 sets of 15-20 reps of dynamic kicking/stretching to warm up and then go into static stretching?
Simon, I am a 58-year-old man. Is it possible for me to do the splitting stretching and master it? Please send your comments. I will be happy to hear your explanation.
I don't see any reason why not. With age it can take more time. But it is well within reach unless you have serious medical reasons that limit your leg and hip movement.
Will the feet not touch at all or just not with your knees on the floor? Because the latter is normal. IF your knees are up then put pressure on them and feel the stretch in your hip. Do that every day after you are warmed up and see how you make incremental progress to more open hips after only a week or so.
NO. it should be very uncomfortable, but if it hurts you are doing it wrong. relax into it. push to extreme discomfort then hold and breath. when it is not very uncomfortable go further. If joints hurt you are in the wrong position.
Yah, it kind of is. I really liked it when I first found it, but it does ware on you. Perhaps I will change it for future vids. But I am happy you liked the main content.
Perfect is tough, it depends on your perspective. Your progress will depend on a lot of factors. Where you flexibility is now, what you body type is... But on the whole I bet you could make a hell of a lot of progress in 3 ro 4 months of consistent intense daily stretching!
Well, I suppose a paraplegic or someone with many debilitating injuries would have a hard time w it. But for the vast majority these are basic, effective stretches that anyone I injured could manage without too much discomfort
I see that you're the best teacher for explaining.
I am really happy to find these videos.
Fabulous stretching tutorial, (subbed a long time ago) going to incorporate this into my routine, another stretch i always do is the high hurdle stretch which i consider to be indespensible.
Martial artists seem to disagree whether to stretch every day or every 2 days, i have started to stretch every day but lessen the intensity on the second day.
i have increased my flexibility considerably since my return to Taekwondo after a long lay off due to ill health but i want to attain the full splits (currently i am 3 to 4 inches up from the splits. I am now 51 years old and some people in the gym have said that when you get older increasing your stretch becomes impossible ( i hope not) i'm gonna try.
(i'm poorly at the moment with kidney stones (bloody painful)) but i will get back to it soon.
Being a martial artist for so many years, I truly believe you did a wonderful tutorial for the most needed, I appreciate it.
Keep up the good work.
Oss!
thank you very much.
Can't thank you enough for this wonderful video Simon. Keep up the great work.
+Avik Bhattacharya It was a pleasure. You got it :) Thanks.
Glad you made another of these, loving all the work and I'll definitely be using these, I had to stop martial arts a few years ago and I've grown since so my flexibility is not where it should be. Thanks!
It is my pleasure. I am so glad that they are working for you. Good luck on your renewed training.
Hi Ridha, because your comment is Linked, I cannot seem to reply to it. But I would say, first that learning martial arts from you tube, though doable might not be the safest way to go about it. Finding a teacher who can help you in person might help. But if you really don't want to do that my suggestions would be
1. Don't push yourself past your current flexibility in practice. Kick, but don't kick to the point of reaching your muscles stretch limit.
2. Stretch before your work out/after your warm up. This will help prevent injury and increase your flexibility. Stretch before and after.
3. Relax in your stretch. It sounds like you might be forcing your stretch in hopes that it will got faster, but that will only injure you. Go to the point of discomfort and stay there until it becomes comfortable.
4. don't do too much strength training while you are working on your flexibility (lifting weights...) lifting and then stretching is counter productive to increasing flexibility. On the same note if you lift make sure that you do stretch as this could tighten your muscles.
5. I suggest as you said using my basic stretching tutorial, as the stretches outlined there will help stretch your entire body! If you need help with pacing I have another video on a different channel that is of lesser quality but takes you through the stretches more slowly. ruclips.net/video/BfJwMRp0vac/видео.html
6. Investing in the Isomaxx might help. It has helped me. I do not own any stakes in the company, but I do like the devise. www.isomaxxsports.com
Thanks so much for subscribing. I am almost done with my Hook Kick tutorial and an advanced sidekick tutorial. After that I am planning a blocking tutorial. Stay tuned :)
I hope that this helps you. Please let me know how everything goes.
Thank you for your quick reply. I really appreciate that.
Well, Since 1992, I joined six taekwondo clubs for short times (3 or 4 months) but because of financial difficulties or problems of transportation I gave up. In 2007 I started again training taekwondo in another club but on the same day I had a car accident, so I gave up. In 2009, I bought a new car and joined a club but after six months of training, someone stole my car, so I gave up. In September 2010, I moved to another place of work where there are many taekwondo clubs and joined one but after 3 months of training there were a REVOLUTION in Tunisia, and all the clubs were closed for nearly more than a year, so I gave up. In January 2012, I met my old coach and he started training me again and I passed all the promotion belts to get my Red belt. But in September 2013, my coach moved to another place and I gave up again because in the area where I live there is no real PROFESSIONAL martial artist I can trust as I visited many of them and saw how they train their disciples. That's why I started training at home using youtube videos.
I tell you this story to show you my love for martial arts. I am good at basics and pommsae but I am very stiff. I tried yoga videos and other youtube videos for flexibility but I hurt myself hundreds of times. I always feel sore. I used to train 5 days a week for 2 hours 40 minutes. The problem is that I was feeling soreness only in my hamstring and I cannot reach mid section when kicking cold but after warm up I reach head level. I relaxed for 6 weeks and then I felt better. Last Monday, I trained at home for only 95 minutes:
1) warm up: 15 minutes
2) dynamic stretching: 15 mn
3) basics: punching and blocking: 20 mn
4) Kicking: 30 mn
5) Static Stretching: 10 mn
6) Splits position standing: 5 mn
I felt very flexible and kicked over the head level. I was very happy that night but the following day I felt very sore on the hamstrings and could not even raise my leg at knee level. So, I stopped training and relaxed for this week. I think training once a week is not good at all, I want to train more days. I really congratulate you for your over flexibility. I liked your way of stretching. Can I start with them? So, I need your advice. Sorry for this long comment. Thank you in advance.
That is some seriously rough luck. I am very happy that you are still intent on pursuing your training! I would be honored if you would use my tutorials. That is what they are there for. From what you have said. It would be my advice to warm up, stretch with my videos and then work out, but don't try for more than is a little uncomfortable. Then when you are only a little sore do the same thing the next day and so on. When you do that and are not sore the next day try for more. Build yourself up slowly and steadily. If you try and go too fast you will ruin your body and your desire to keep training.
I hope that helps. Good luck. Let me know how it goes.
Simon Scher Do you do cool down stretches after workout? And if you do, can you please make a tutorial for it? Thank you
Krishnov Gozon Hi Krishnov, Yes I do do cool down stretches after a workout. I advise doing these same stretches before and after a workout if you have the time. This will really increase your flexibility faster. particularly if you do it after a long sparring session or heavy bag work. I would do the stretches more intensely after a workout than before as you are warmer and your muscles are more susceptible to elongation. I have another video of slightly lower quality that shows the same stretches but takes more time with each one. ruclips.net/video/BfJwMRp0vac/видео.html
Simon Scher Thank you very much for this reply. On the cool down, how long you hold the stretch? 30 seconds? And do you have some strengthening exercises for better kicks and high jumps? Thanks :D And sorry for bothering :)
Thanks for directing me to this tutorial. It's very useful. I'm gonna start stretching :-)
That's some sick flexibility
This is a freaking awesome tutorial and education. Sense I thank you for the teaching.
a pleasure. i am really happy you like it.
Thanks for the great video. I found a few tricks I haven't tried before. This will come in handy! I'm aiming for achieving full splits before my 2nd Dan grading.
+Magnus Olofsson good luck!
Great stretches! Thanks!
Amazingly stretchingly flexible!!!
Best tutorial channel
keep going simon
+Gold Digger You got it. Thanks for the reaffirmation :) I agree.
Simon, I am a 58-year-old man. Is it possible for me to do a splitting stretch and master it?
You are a good instructor. I like how you demonstrated your stretching and its techniques.
Wonderful its amaizing indeed ilike It I am kind of very stiffed massels
Regarding your excellent front splits, do you practice open front splits (rear leg facing the wall) and true front splits (rear leg facing down), or do you only practice one version?
Thanks a lot sir
Good stuff! Such a struggle for splits I almost have front split but side split hasn't even moved for so long and I train it frequently.
I hear you. I remember well those struggles. I am putting together another video right now on advanced splits practices. It offers a bunch of exercises and positions and tools that might help you get from a partial split to a full split and beyond. I'll try and get it up within the next few days. Good luck on yours and thanks for commenting.
Will be looking forward to that!! What will be the next kicking tutorial also? Thanks, all your stuff is top notch keep up the great content!
***** Thanks. I am doing the hook kick next. It should be pretty out there. I am excited about it.
+Simon Scher..
Mestre de que país VC e VC é muito bom cara manda um abraço pra mim aqui no Brasil estou seguindo VC herói do Taekwondo
very use fuul for body :)
+pallab biswas thanks. that was the goal. I am really happy you found it useful.
Fantastic tutorial! Very well explained and incredible flexibility. (Now a subscriber)
Great video, what stretches would you say would increase the height and control of kicks , I'm down to about 6 inches for splits but my kicks haven't increased in height is this due to tight hamstrings
I am actually publishing an online course on getting your kicks higher. I am shooting the videos now. I will let you know when it is available. But I have a basic tutorial on the topic in this channel. I am sure you will find it useful.
Thank you!
Hi simon.. What is the best time to do this stretching.. Is it after wake up from sleep early in the morning or can do this stretching whatever time
Hi Simon... Thanks for the wonderful video... Can you advise me on some points ?
a. I am 28 nd have been working out on and off throughout my life. Now i plan to take things more seriously but i feel that my body is a bit stiff. Am i good to start at 28 ? I want to avoid injuries since i live alone and there is no-one to take care if i get injured.
b. how long one should stretch ? total duration and duration of each stretch ?
c. how long is it gonna take to observe a change in flexibility of your body ?
d. what is the best time to do the stretch ? like before or after a gym workout, after a run or i can start it as first thing in the morning after some basic warm up as you told..
hope to get the answers soon.. thanks again for your videos...
Hi Gaurav,
I am so happy you liked my tutorial. As for your questions. First I would like to put out there that I am not a doctor and any advice I can give is only that and if you have any pains or injuries you should consult a medical pro.
That being said. i`t is never too late to start getting more flexible or in better shape. When you train and stretch make sure that you listen to your body and always stretch to the point of discomfort even a lot of discomfort but never to the point of pain. I fit hurts you are doing something wrong.
How long you stretch really depends on what you want to achieve.. you can stretch for 20 seconds a body part to several hours per body part like a yogini. It depends on your schedule and goals.
Observable change can happen in anywhere from a week to 2 months depending on how often your stretch and how long.
I suggest stretching in the morning and at night. before a work out to prevent injuries and after to increase flexibility. You will get the best results in the evening after a full body large range of motion work out. I suggest holding each stretch for at least 20 seconds for slow steady improvement. and 2 mins trying to increase range every 10 seconds for more intense results. But agian only to discomfort and never to pain.
If you feel anything in your joints, nerves or pones you are doing something wrong and you should change your position.
Simon Scher thanks simon... :)
do you, or if you dont can you, make a extensive training video on how to get or stretch for your splits
That is a great Idea, I will get to work on it. thanks.
This is hardly the place but I have a question regarding flexibility. Are butterfly stretches just as effective as middle split training? If I trained my butterfly stretches to the point where my legs are parallel to the floor, would that make me able to do a middle split?
They are just as good in their own way, but they are not at all the same. They stretch different parts of the leg. So I would have to say no to the second part of your question. Though as I said they are both beneficial to overall flexibility.
hi.. thnx for the great informations u share .. i like the way u using science for better understanding.. could u share us the flexibility exercise we have to do before training or warming up.. or its the same before and after training?
+Maysa Zoghool Hi, If I have time I do all of these before and after training. but if not, I do fewer but more dynamic stretches before training, just so I don't pull anything or get hurt, and then do all of these after to increase my flexibility while fully warm.
Hi mate I stretch lightly before my training but after my training when I push myself how many sets for each stretch like straddle stretch hamstring stretch can I do without stretching to much thanks mate
I would hold basic stretches for gradual increase for 10-20 seconds, and ones that are really important to you that you want to really improve on for 1-2 minutes while relaxing and breathing deeply for about 3 sets. I would do this every day taking one day off each week until you reach your goal. Then when you are fully in the stretch you want hold it for increasing amounts of time 10-45 minutes (while watching tv or sleeping) to train your muscles to become comfortable in that stretched position. If your body parts fall asleep get out of the stretch and work out. If you feel any pain stop and reevaluate your approach. If anything is painful consult a professional/doctor...
thanks.. sar..
+Srinivas Gandham A pleasure. these stretches have served me well for many years. I am glad to be able to share them.
AWESOME!!! :3
thanks
I really love your videos and your training.
I watched all your videos on youtube.
I want your help. I am a 43 male. I love taekwondo so much but for financial problems I could not start early when I was young.
I started taekwondo two years and a half ago. Now I am red belt but my problem is that I am so stiff. I am training hard but my gains in flexibility are too slow and I hurt myself hundred of times because I train using youtube videos. Do you have any suggestions to help me become more flexible in a short time? Can I use your youtube videos? which videos of yours should I follow? I subscribed to your youtube channel. I am training five days a week (Mond. to Fri.) as follows:
1) Warm up : 15 min
2) Hand techniques: 20 min
3) Poomsae : 10 min
4) Kicking: 30 min
5) Stretching: 50 min (statically using yoga stretches)
6) trying the side splits : 20 min. but I am still off the ground about 12 inches. I cannot do the splits yet.
My gains are too slow. How do you advice me? Thank you.
Ridha Abdellaoui I know I'm not him but I can give you an advice .. there is a youtuber called alex wong she can't do splits and she is 1st dan and she kicks really high so it's not all about split anyway to improve your flexibility start doing exercises every day like move a lot don't stay on the desk or coach .. massage your body and legs once in while or just by yourself using olive oil try swimming change your techniques and routine every now and then try visualizing it reaaalllly helps trust me just imagine yourself daily for like 5m that you are doing your splits kicking high and really flexible the last thing is don't walk normally I mean it whenever you walk rise your legs shake them whatever it is just move them and finally I really respect what you are doing good luck .
So kind of you. Thank you for your reply. I read on the web that some people cannot do spilts at all whereas some others can naturally do the splits even without training. My father is 80 years old and can do the butterfly exercise without even knowing what stretching is. He is sitting that way all his life. My daughter (12 years) did her full splits in two weeks but my son (10 years) couldn't. He is so stiff like me. Any way! Thank you for the advice.
Master Scher, how man days a week do I need to stretch for the splits? Everyday? Every other day? Thank you!
Everyday. You don't have to do extreme stretching or furthering your flexibility stretching everyday, but to maintain the ability and continue furthering your progress, everyday is best.
Awesome. Would you recommend starting with, let's say 3 sets of 15-20 reps of dynamic kicking/stretching to warm up and then go into static stretching?
useful ! :D
Mate, do you even have any hips, or are your legs held in by force-fields?
lol, good question. They are there I promise. Just well stretched out. :)
Simon, I am a 58-year-old man. Is it possible for me to do the splitting stretching and master it?
Please send your comments. I will be happy to hear your explanation.
I don't see any reason why not. With age it can take more time. But it is well within reach unless you have serious medical reasons that limit your leg and hip movement.
I'm unable to put my feet in a circle. My knees won't touch the floor. Is it because of my hip bone or do I need more stretching?
Will the feet not touch at all or just not with your knees on the floor? Because the latter is normal. IF your knees are up then put pressure on them and feel the stretch in your hip. Do that every day after you are warmed up and see how you make incremental progress to more open hips after only a week or so.
Simon Scher hello sir..should stretching cause pain when I do it ?
NO. it should be very uncomfortable, but if it hurts you are doing it wrong. relax into it. push to extreme discomfort then hold and breath. when it is not very uncomfortable go further. If joints hurt you are in the wrong position.
1:55 "Place your hand on your shoulder like a fine lady from the 20's"
I don't know what that means haha
+Khechari like this www.pinterest.com/pin/323977766916326346/
Simon Scher Not a common reference, haha, that's great though :)
Thinking 4:53 is animation tricks, so much flexibility
that music at the end of your tutorial is annoying
I really enjoyed your toturial :)
Yah, it kind of is. I really liked it when I first found it, but it does ware on you. Perhaps I will change it for future vids. But I am happy you liked the main content.
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can i get perfect stretching for 3 or 4 months
Perfect is tough, it depends on your perspective. Your progress will depend on a lot of factors. Where you flexibility is now, what you body type is... But on the whole I bet you could make a hell of a lot of progress in 3 ro 4 months of consistent intense daily stretching!
great but you are crazy flexible, the way you rotated your hips in the socked it's just too much. but thanks i got some few new techniques to work on
+Clarence Uarije I am glad that you found it useful :)
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thank you :)
This is not for everyone
Well, I suppose a paraplegic or someone with many debilitating injuries would have a hard time w it. But for the vast majority these are basic, effective stretches that anyone I injured could manage without too much discomfort
You, my friend, have some amazing flexibility. Keep up the great work!
Thanks, I appreciate your feedback :)