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Contract-Relax Stretches for Middle Splits
Contract-relax style stretching is a common (and effective!) type of active flexibility training. As someone who struggled with middle splits for a long time, I really enjoy the difference in comfort I can feel after doing some contract-relax work - hopefully you notice a difference as well!
PNF Stretching at Home: Middle Splits
If you’re working to get your middle splits but your stretching routine only consists of doing a middle split and holding it for 5 minutes, it’s going to take you ages to get your hips to the ground. Instead of endlessly passively stretching your hips, add in a little active flexibility work each practice to teach your body to overcome the stretch reflex.