Wall Stretch
To successfully do the splits, your inner leg muscles must be flexible and in good shape. Doing the splits is difficult because your muscles must be properly and fully stretched and well maintained in order to consistently execute the stunt. Lie with your backside up against a wall and your legs straight up in the air, resting against the wall. Slowly spread your legs apart as far as is comfortable and hold the stretch as long as you can. Repeat ten to twelve times each day to increase flexibility.
Butterfly Stretch
Sit on the floor with your back straight. Lean up against a wall if necessary. Bend your knees and press your feet together. Place your hands on your ankles and pull your feet toward your groin. Continue pulling your feet toward your groin as far as you can without feeling uncomfortable. Lean forward and use your elbows to push your knees toward the floor as far as you can. Hold the stretch for as long as you can. Repeat ten to twelve times each day.
Door Stretch
Stretching one leg at a time using a door will help you build flexibility in your upper leg and groin muscles, which will help you achieve your goal of doing the splits. Lie on your back on the floor with your left leg straight up against the edge of an open door. Use a door stop to keep the door stable if necessary. Scoot your backside forward until you feel the stretch in your leg. Hold for ten to twelve seconds. Repeat ten to twelve times, switch legs and stretch the right side. Do the stretch every day.
Wide Leg Stretch with Rotations
Sit on the floor with your legs spread as far apart as you can. You should be able to feel the stretch in your groin and upper leg muscles. Hold for ten to twelve seconds. Lean to the left, making sure that you can feel the stretch in your groin and upper leg and hold for an additional ten to twelve seconds. Lean to the right and hold for another ten to twelve seconds. Last, slowly rotate your upper body in as wide of a circle as you can, making sure you feel the stretch as you go.
