Q&A for How to Do the Splits in One Day

You do not have to have yoga blocks. Use blankets, a pillow, or mats instead.

The best way is to go down to where you're comfortable and hold it for 20 to 30 seconds. Then take a break. Keep repeating this until you get all the way down.

Yes! Many dancers I know got their splits when they were 13 or 14. As long as you stretch and try, you can get them at any age.

As long as you don't push yourself too hard or attempt the splits in an unsafe place, you won't break bones. There is no guarantee in life of not hurting yourself -- you could walk outside and slip down a step if you're not careful but you still do it because you pay attention. So, be alert to pain and don't push yourself beyond what you can manage. Do plenty of stretches and give yourself plenty of time to learn.

Anybody can do the splits. If you are not flexible, it's not a good idea to just slide into you splits, but you can get the flexibility you really need if you work at it.

It depends and what you want to get out of the splits. Pointing your toes makes it is easier and looks prettier. Flexing your toes, however, helps stretch your muscles more.

Most likely you will because you will find it harder without flexibility. Work on the flexibility first, then the splits.

It may hurt if you are trying really hard. Don't force yourself into doing complete splits right away; instead, slowly work your way up to it, stretching and practicing every day.

Yes, it is actually quite easy for younger children for their bodies are still growing. Just don't intensify the exersises quite as much and a child will be able to do them.

If you don't have a yoga mat, use a mat or carpet. The mat is just to stop you from slipping or falling over, as well as absorbing sweat from the workout.

When you stretch, your muscles are being pulled taught. This can cause a burning sensation. If the burning is minor, you are doing the stretch correctly. If the burning is major and doesn't stop, you should probably see a doctor. For immediate pain relief, follow the RICE method: rest, ice, compression, and elevation.

Don't push your splits. A way to get farther is to hold where you are comfortable for 20-30 seconds, take a break, go a little farther down, and repeat.

Actually, yes. Because of muscle memory, it will be much easier to get them back, but be cautious anyway so you don't tear or strain anything.

Do the exercises about 10 to 15 times a day. This will increase your flexibility without putting too much strain on your body.

Yes, weight is not a problem when learning to do the splits, it is more about flexibility. Motivation and hard work will assist, as will working on your flexibility.

Not if you stretch carefully and thoroughly before attempting to do the splits. And remember not to push yourself too hard.

If you don't get it in one day, just keep stretching. It might take you a few days.

Yes, practicing your splits at home every day will slowly improve them. Also, you can do other stretches to make your calves and hamstrings more flexible, which will also help with the splits.

Of course! There are many exercises to increase leg flexibility. I would suggest going as far as you can into your split until it hurts a little bit, and holding it for 10 seconds. Do this a couple of times a day and you will continue to go down farther and farther until you can do your full split. I did this when I was 11 and got my split in a couple of days.

This doesn't always work on the first try. Just stretch a lot and eventually you will be able to do the splits.

It is possible, but don't get your hopes up. Everyone's bodies are different.

Yes. Anybody can. You just need to practice and work hard at it.

Yes, if you are dedicated and stretch a lot you will be able to do a split.

There is no sure answer for this, because everyone's bodies are different. If you are not flexible, it will most likely take a month or two.

Yes. There are no age requirements or limits. Just be careful and practice hard.

It depends on how much effort you put into it. When I was 11 I practiced every day and I could do a split in a couple of weeks.

Yes, of course you can. Just keep stretching.

There isn't really an amount of time; it's mainly just about how much you stretch and practice.

It is probably because you don't stretch now. The more you stretch, the more flexible you will get, and if you don't stretch, you will lose some of your flexibility.

Yes, of course! Just practice and stretch every day and you will get it eventually.