Stretches to Prepare You For Doing Splits From Scratch

Exercise to stretch the popliteal ligaments

1. From a sitting position on the floor with straight legs set wide apart to the sides, “open” the split.
3. Keeping your back straight, without arching in the lower back, lower yourself as close to the floor as possible.
4. Take your hands to your ankles.
5. Hold for 40 seconds at maximum tension.