I've tried the two split tests for the side one, I think I can do them. But my chest and stomach are not facing completely straight they're kind of twisted. As for the front splits my front legs don't exactly reach 180 degrees, does that mean I could never do front splits?
I've just recently started reading Mr. Kurz's book, I find it a little hard to understand. I don't really participate in any sports but I just wanted all around flexibility. Can anyone provide me with a breakdown of stretching routines? So far, I'm doing dynamic, static active, isometric, & relaxed (the ones from the book). btw i'm 18 years old, been breakdancing for half a year and realized flexibility would help me out a lot.
I'm looking for mostly shoulder, hamstring, quad flex., and having front and side splits. If any of you guys are willing to share your routines please do, I really have no clue on what I should do and in what order, how many sets, reps, etc. please help! thanks a lot
splits test questions (i'm a novice in advance stretching)
I'll try and adapt this to breakdancing for you:-
At the start of your routine do some joint rotations/warm up.Then perform dynamic stretches(do as many sets as you need to reach full height/speed).Then perform the main part of your workout(the break dancing).After this you can perform the active stretches.There is a thread on different techniques here:-
http://www.stadion.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=488
After this you could perform isometrics.Personally,i perform 3 sets of both side and front splits 3 times per week.
Then would come the relaxed stretches.I perform 2 sets for no set period of time-i just hold the stretch until the tension subsides(might be 20 secs,might be 2 mins).
I would also imagine that mastering holding certain positions would be useful to you.This article may be of some help:-
http://www.dragondoor.com/articler/mode3/229/
As for the splits tests,i don't recall doing them myself.Assuming you have no structural problems,if the tests lead you to believe you can't do the splits does that mean you're going to abandon trying?put less effort in to your stretching routine?etc?
Hope this helps,
Dragon.
At the start of your routine do some joint rotations/warm up.Then perform dynamic stretches(do as many sets as you need to reach full height/speed).Then perform the main part of your workout(the break dancing).After this you can perform the active stretches.There is a thread on different techniques here:-
http://www.stadion.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=488
After this you could perform isometrics.Personally,i perform 3 sets of both side and front splits 3 times per week.
Then would come the relaxed stretches.I perform 2 sets for no set period of time-i just hold the stretch until the tension subsides(might be 20 secs,might be 2 mins).
I would also imagine that mastering holding certain positions would be useful to you.This article may be of some help:-
http://www.dragondoor.com/articler/mode3/229/
As for the splits tests,i don't recall doing them myself.Assuming you have no structural problems,if the tests lead you to believe you can't do the splits does that mean you're going to abandon trying?put less effort in to your stretching routine?etc?
Hope this helps,
Dragon.