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If I can't do a middle split, is it still possible to do a tilt?

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Yes, but it won't be a full tilt.

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What if I don't have a partner to practice with?

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You can use a wall or theraband instead of a partner.

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I'm actually asking for my daughter. She's a dancer, quite flexible, can do splits to both sides and straddle, but can't do a tilt. What is the main thing she needs to strengthen?

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She mostly needs to strengthen her core. Her flexibility is great (I have been dancing for 8 years and I still don't have my straddle) but she needs a strong core to hold her legs up.

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How do I do the splits while dancing?

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Stretch everyday and remember, practice makes perfect. Push yourself to the limits and eventually you will get there.

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Do I have to have middle splits to do a tilt?

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Usually, unless it's one of those tilts that are not quite as upright.

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How do I get my tilt to a 90 degree angle or touching the ground?

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Stretch and practice your splits, especially your middle splits. The more flexible you are, the easier it will be.

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Can I do a tilt without any flexibility?

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Not really. You really need both strength and flexibility because you don't want to grip your muscles to get your leg up in to a tilt, you just want you leg to float up to a tilt. You need your muscles to keep your leg in the air for a long period of time.

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I cannot lift my leg fully up. Will I still be able to do a tilt? If not, what are some stretching exercises I can do to improve my leg lifting? And what are some easier ways to do a tilt?

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You can do your splits daily and do wall splits. Also, have someone push your leg in a tilt while you lean on a wall, it will prep your muscles.

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I have my middle split, and I can do a tilt with holding my leg. However, if I try to let go of it it just falls to the ground. Do I lack core strength or inner thigh strength?

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This is possibly an issue with leg strength. Try holding you leg in an a la seconde position without the assistance of your hand. Start off small, and move to longer holds. Make sure you are holding from the proper muscles! And keep trying the tilts, try to hold it for just one full second, and you can work your way up from there.

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