How I Learned The Full Splits in 30 Days

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Henry Vo

Henry Vo

3 жыл бұрын

In this video, I show you how I was able to learn the full splits in 30 days of stretching, using a short, simple, and straightforward stretching routine that I put together! With this routine, I was able to increase my body flexibility and achieve the full splits as a complete beginner, in just a few short weeks! :)
I have never really been the most flexible guy, but I've always admired and wanted the ability to do the splits. So one day, I decided to challenge myself to learn the full middle splits as quickly as I could (while still being safe!!!). And with a bit of commitment and a lot of effort, I was able to increase my flexibility by a surprising amount in just 4 weeks! Hope you enjoy the video and find some value in it!
This is my first time ever doing something like this (recording, editing, and speaking in a video) and even though it was a difficult, slightly embarrassing, and sometimes frustrating process, I quite enjoyed it and I'm proud of the end result! If you'd like to see videos like this, let me know with a like and a comment! And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!
And if you have any tips that you would like to share, post it in the comments! Hopefully, it will be helpful to myself and everybody else!
Here are some resources that I found useful in the stretching process:
Natacha Océane: • How to Get the Splits ...
matthewismith: • Mechanics Of A Side Split
Tom Merrick: • Middle Splits | Do It ...
Ben Polson: • How I Learned The Full...
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I am really sorry for any audio or visual issues! I've never done any kind of video editing before so this is a whole new world for me. With a little time, I'm sure I will get better! :)

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@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you all for the kind words and actual constructive criticisms! I've received a lot of FAQs in the comments (future videos, flexibility, appearance, etc.) so I thought I'd pin a detailed comment to address them all together! I'll also be attaching my stretching routine from the video in words, at the end of this comment. Hope this helps to clear up a few things! :) Subscribe for more content! And follow me on my social medias to keep up with me in the future! Subscribe: kzfaq.info Instagram: instagram.com/henryhaovo/ Twitter: twitter.com/henryhaovo ❓❓❓FUTURE VIDEOS ❓❓❓ 1: We need to see more videos! Start posting more videos! When's the next video? A: I'm so happy to see such widespread interest in more videos from me! I've been waiting on some equipment and items for videos to arrive (delayed in the mail 😑) but as soon as those things come in, I'll be right back to recording! Not to mention, it's been raining almost every day where I live... 🙄😪 In the meantime, I've been spending my time learning more about editing, cameras, etc. I hope to start posting more videos by the end of June...? I'm still really new to KZfaq and video production so I know it's going to be rough in the beginning, but I'm excited to start growing as a content creator, and I hope you join me for the journey! 😁❤️ 2: You should learn to backflip! You should learn the handstand! You should learn-... A: I have a HUGE list of skills I want to learn in the future! I can't wait to share my experiences with them on the channel. If you have a skill that you're interested in seeing me learn, leave me a comment and I'll try my best to learn it someday! ❓❓❓FLEXIBLITY/STRETCHING❓❓❓ 3: Can you post a video of your stretching routine? A: Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be posting a separate video just for my stretching routine. I hope to focus this channel on learning all kinds of interesting and unique skills, not flexibility and stretching videos. There are a ton of greats channels focussing around that topic already. But like I said, my PERSONAL routine will be at the end of this comment in as much detail as possible! 4: Did stretching make you taller? A: Nope! I can see the logic behind this question, but for me personally, achieving the middle splits did not stretch the overall structural length of my legs. Still just a short guy! 🤪 5: Does age matter for stretching? A: I believe yes and no. Generally, becoming flexible and mobile is much easier at a younger age. But that doesn't mean that you can't become flexible at an older age! It just might take more time than it would take someone in their youth, to achieve a certain amount of stretch. I'm not a medical professional of any kind, but this makes the most sense to me! 6: Were you flexible as a child? A: Not really. I wasn't as stiff as a board, but I certainly wasn't at all capable of doing the splits. 7: Your starting position is already pretty deep! A: I personally didn't think my split was deep to begin with, but I do realize that everyone is starting from a different beginning. I never tried to do the splits before this challenge, but I have been pretty athletic my whole life, so I guess my body already had a natural tolerance for a bit of stretch...? Outside of this, I do exercise regularly and do a quick full body stretch after every workout (but I've never actually focussed on any kind of split training)! 8: Can I get my splits in a month too? A: Like I said in the video, everyone's bodies are different! You shouldn't focus on the timeframe, just the end goal of achieving your splits. I was able to achieve my splits in 30 days of stretching, but you shouldn't compare YOUR body to MY body. Even if it takes you a full year of stretching, you should be proud of your own body for being able to reach your goals in the end. :) 9: What happens to your testicles when you're in the split? A: Contrary to popular belief, the testicles aren't actually really involved or affected in the process. They just rest in the front of your crotch as they do regularly. The part of my body that actually makes contact with the ground, is the area between my crotch and my bum. Hope that clears things up 😂 10: Can you learn to nut punch like Johnny Cage? A: As hilarious as that would be, I don't think that "skill" merits its own video on my channel 😂 11: My knees/hips/thighs are hurting when I stretch. What do I do? A: I'm not a medical professional of any kind. The only kind of discomfort I experienced during the stretch was from my hamstrings and hip flexors actually stretching, and the first few days of soreness that passed on its own. Again, this video only documents MY PERSONAL experience and routine. I'm happy if it can help, but I'm not saying this is the #1 go-to stretching routine for everyone. If you are in actual pain, I would recommend speaking with your doctor! ❓❓❓PERSONAL & APPEARANCE ❓❓❓ 12: You have a lot of acne. Yucky! Ew! Gross! A: I'm not offended or phased by people commenting on my acne, but I feel unprompted comments on others' physical appearances is all around unnecessary... These kinds of words can really hurt someone's confidence and make them feel self-conscious. Telling someone they have a lot of acne will almost always be taken in a negative way, even when it's "not meant as an insult." It just isn't helping anyone... There's a saying that I really like and I'd like to share it here: "If someone can't fix something about their appearance within a few seconds, then you shouldn't say anything about it." For my personal acne, I've been on acne medication cycles twice before, and the results were great and long lasting! But the side-effects of the medication were pretty painful/irritating to me. Additionally, those treatments can be expensive, and can become more dangerous after multiple cycles. Most of my acne is just genetic. I eat a balanced diet, drink a much higher than average amount of water, sleep an adequate amount, exercise regularly, and keep a proper skincare routine. Despite all fo this, my acne tends to flare up from time to time, and I'm okay with it. Additionally, most of the marks on my face are actually just post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation ("acne scars"), as opposed to actual acne bumps. While there are available treatments to fade scarring more quickly, they can be quite expensive like I said. I am okay with my own appearance, and my scars will fade with time and standard skincare products. 🙂❤️ 13: Dude, you look exactly like Tenz. Dude, you look exactly like Jay from ENHYPEN. A: I think it's just the long hair, round glasses, and the fact that I'm Asian 😂👌 ❓❓❓MY STRETCHING ROUTINE❓❓❓ Below is the stretching routine that allowed ME to achieve my full middle splits. Like I've said before, I'm not a medical professional, nor am I a flexibility expert. I am just an average guy who spent some time researching to put together a stretching routine to achieve the splits. You are free to use my routine a guideline to shape your own routine, or you can follow it exactly. Either is fine! Instead of listing the amount of sets per exercise I did, I will just be listing everything I did in order. If you go down the list, that will be exactly the amount of sets I did in total. (Warmup ~ 2-3 MIN) 12-15 - Front-to-back leg swings (L) 12-15 - Front-to-back leg swings (R) 12-15 - Front-to-back leg swings (L) 12-15 - Front-to-back leg swings (R) 12-15 - Side-to-side leg swings (L) 12-15 - Side-to-side leg swings (R) 12-15 - Side-to-side leg swings (L) 12-15 - Side-to-side leg swings (R) (Pre-split stretches ~ 10 MIN) 1 MIN - Horse stance/squat 1 MIN - Standing hamstring stretch (L) 1 MIN - Standing hamstring stretch (R) 1 MIN - Kneeling hip flexor stretch (L) 1 MIN - Kneeling hip flexor stretch (R) 1 MIN - Horse stance/squat 1 MIN - Standing hamstring stretch (L) 1 MIN - Standing hamstring stretch (R) 1 MIN - Kneeling hip flexor stretch (L) 1 MIN - Kneeling hip flexor stretch (R) (Split stretching ~ 20 MIN) 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest I hope this helps! :D
@spicyshizz2850
@spicyshizz2850 3 жыл бұрын
This did help thank u
@ExtremeCrafter
@ExtremeCrafter 3 жыл бұрын
Np brother from another mother
@TheBattlefrontLegacyOnYT
@TheBattlefrontLegacyOnYT 3 жыл бұрын
Did you spend an entire afternoon crafting this statement!?!?!?!
@aliarfana6808
@aliarfana6808 3 жыл бұрын
u know I got a question and I don't know if ur ever gonna answer....do I have to have skinny legs to do mid splits?plz answer it 🙏
@Preetha_23
@Preetha_23 3 жыл бұрын
Woah
@belovedaimee7880
@belovedaimee7880 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad u talked about the moments where your flexibility plateaued for a bit and the little anatomy lesson, I’m so motivated!
@seyfunega2018
@seyfunega2018 2 жыл бұрын
Same
@ashleymcnulty2585
@ashleymcnulty2585 2 жыл бұрын
Did you learn a split
@gururajugururaju6255
@gururajugururaju6255 2 жыл бұрын
Same😂
@tigstiffy7096
@tigstiffy7096 2 жыл бұрын
Love the adjustment!
@dflaming1371
@dflaming1371 2 жыл бұрын
Resting a week every 6 weeks helps
@manojperumarath8217
@manojperumarath8217 2 жыл бұрын
For all those who are trying this never skip warm up, I had skipped it and gone directly to split which caused damage in my ligaments and took almost six months to recover completely. Be safe ❤️
@crossroads4527
@crossroads4527 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion bro
@lydiat5819
@lydiat5819 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, Sir, salute. I will remember by heart. Thank you for your advice.
@box6982
@box6982 2 жыл бұрын
roger that.
@ashjones.
@ashjones. 2 жыл бұрын
R.I.P
@alittlefantastic7979
@alittlefantastic7979 2 жыл бұрын
😨
@shara3114
@shara3114 Жыл бұрын
-leg swings - 2 min horse stance -hamstring stretch two min each - hip flexor stretch 2 min each - roll out thighs for 1 to 2 min - jump into split, 1 min stretch 1 min rest for 10 min
@strangerx_x9416
@strangerx_x9416 Жыл бұрын
Arigato gozaimasu
@paenu
@paenu Жыл бұрын
im confused like so for 10 minutes, 5 min stretch and 5 min rest?? or he did switch 1 min stretching splitz and then rest and then stretch and then rest and then stretch and ye?
@l0ovechild47
@l0ovechild47 Жыл бұрын
@@paenu 5 minute stretch first, then split for one minute, rest for one minute. Do this 10 times. Don’t repeat the stretches before each split.
@ex0duzz
@ex0duzz 11 ай бұрын
Where did you get the 5 minute stretch from? Henry doesn't mention that at all in his FAQ/pinned comment/workout routine.
@paenu
@paenu 11 ай бұрын
@@ex0duzz how do u do it thej
@Triception
@Triception Жыл бұрын
FYI, Henry started from a pretty advanced flexibility stage for the average person. His starting depth is not normal, but the consistency and some of the science here is great to see.
@helvete_ingres4717
@helvete_ingres4717 Жыл бұрын
strength too - he warms up by holding a horse stance for 2 minutes, that's way beyond where the average person is at
@m.g.3913
@m.g.3913 Жыл бұрын
​@@helvete_ingres4717 Holy shit, you're not lying. I consider myself pretty fit for a 41 year old and I just tried that for the first time. After 30 seconds my legs started shaking and I could get to 1 minute total.
@familydenhaag9860
@familydenhaag9860 Жыл бұрын
​@@m.g.3913 45 y.o. Asian, tried 1 min for the first time after 8 years no sport. Succeeded 1 min
@domdomak2974
@domdomak2974 Жыл бұрын
Mmmm, I'm not fit but I could do the warm up, not easily but doable, will see if I can do the split in 30 days, first time I did any stretching except after a run lol
@Darbyyyyyyyy
@Darbyyyyyyyy Жыл бұрын
@@domdomak2974 what’s your progress so far?
@user-ov2fc5sd1e
@user-ov2fc5sd1e 2 жыл бұрын
3:49 *"don't compare yourself to anyone else"* Man, this is like the ultimate life hack for reaching life achievements and generally being happy and content with your life!
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 2 жыл бұрын
Yup! Comparison is the thief of joy. All that matters is what YOU achieve! :)
@xiaoandyoimiyasimp3193
@xiaoandyoimiyasimp3193 2 жыл бұрын
But it's not that easy when one of your friends is a successful ballerina
@laurenwestwood8960
@laurenwestwood8960 2 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLl-iJN1scC7oYE.html Splits🔥
@Anthony-qg5hj
@Anthony-qg5hj 2 жыл бұрын
especially if the person is Asian
@TheOctabreaker
@TheOctabreaker 2 жыл бұрын
That is legitimately THE best advice for so many things in life!
@thomasjames5757
@thomasjames5757 2 жыл бұрын
"Finally, on day 29, this happend..." *balls touch the floor* *Screams*
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@allin181
@allin181 2 жыл бұрын
Haha
@edwardwongliupepelutivrusk1262
@edwardwongliupepelutivrusk1262 2 жыл бұрын
Imao, the moment balls touch the floor, I am picturing "The Creation of Adam" right now, and a glimpse of light on the touching point.
@becomeresilient
@becomeresilient 2 жыл бұрын
Thomas james , I misread it Theo james and fell to the floor 😂
@shreyanks6617
@shreyanks6617 2 жыл бұрын
U have ur 1000th like
@JustAgnes5
@JustAgnes5 6 ай бұрын
As a dancer and dance teacher I have isues with this video. Someone in the comments mentioned the lack of external rotation. This is much more complex then that. Partially true though. The problem is straining your knees if you just streach like this and don't know how to properly use your muscles while also keeping your torso all the way up, which is also putting much more strees on your knees and lower back. I would just lean forward for better supprot and more controll. What I see in the video are some moments where you have some worriesome side knee extentions: your knees go deeper to the floor, but hips stay as they were. This leads to a lot of knee pain in the future. I would advice to start from the straddle (also if trained properly usually easier to achive) and then progress into middle splits. But also be careful of too much external rotation in your hips, meaning for example if you get in your middle splits, get your torso to the floor and then try to rotate out, that is too much. The differnce is not really where your knees are facing, but what is the possition of your hip bones. In both middle splits and straddle there is the same rotation going on, you just achive it by either pushing you hips back or rotating your legs out. Anatomically this is the same movement leading to "unlocking" your hips. In the video you are doing doing it both ways. Bigger issue though is the exercises prior to splits. The warm up is waaaay too short. You can't just swing your legs a couple times and get into it. Not if you are a bigginer with no real spot experience. Even then, high risk of injury. The stretches you do prior don't really do much for your middle splits. Even the rolling dosn't go to inner thighs and glutes. There are no hip mobility exercises essential for middle splits. You stretch the muscles that don't really play significant role in the middle splits. So the results come mostly form sitting in your splits 10 min. a day. That being said, although results are great, without natural predisposition and with no experience, this can end really badly for someone. Don't do it at home, not like this, not if you are a begginer, just go see a professional to work on this. Also, please strenghten with your stretching. It will help preventing injuries.
@aam2457
@aam2457 5 ай бұрын
Appreciated reply, but not all of us are rich enough or bourgeoisie enough to afford a dance tutor
@anotherwitcherfan
@anotherwitcherfan 4 ай бұрын
@@aam2457 might as well be just a free tip from employees at your local gym. I think they'd be fine to give a pro tip for free if you tell them you're afraid for your health and don't take up much of their time, 5 minutes should be enough to explain the issue and get an answer
@bobamd8528
@bobamd8528 4 ай бұрын
​@@aam2457How about medical bills? Don't injure yourself. You aren't aware how it feels to be injured when you are healthy. Take good care of your only body.
@gerbertela
@gerbertela 4 ай бұрын
@@aam2457you can go on a jog, swim, do a HIIT workout, vacuum your house, or dance in your room for 10m and that would be a really good warm up. You don’t need a dance teacher to warm up your body. She’s saying you need to move your body for longer than leg swings - perhaps even break a sweat. You need to feel warm
@gabsjr
@gabsjr 4 ай бұрын
@@aam2457there are professionals teaching the right way to do it in YT
@Jinxxyaster
@Jinxxyaster Жыл бұрын
This does give me confidence now. I have been stretching for over 60 days and still haven't gotten my splits but have seen significantly better results, getting closer everyday!
@Cmrasteiro
@Cmrasteiro 7 ай бұрын
Estou alongando a 82 dias e ainda estou 25cm do chão. Comecei com 44cm Mas parece que não sai do lugar
@surry99
@surry99 3 жыл бұрын
His starting position is way better than most people to begin with!
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 3 жыл бұрын
I guess my body has a bit of flexibility tolerance from regular exercising!
@hariniobla422
@hariniobla422 3 жыл бұрын
My starting position is much lower but I always plateau when I hit 1.5 inches from the ground
@noname-codm4590
@noname-codm4590 3 жыл бұрын
Actually when i was grade 7, i learned how really fast i did a middle split. Of course i embraced the pain and i did what you call, “ballistic exercise” if i remember it correctly. Basically you just push your body down into a split as much as you can then go up a little then bounce down again. And i can relate with the swinging of your legs as a warmup i think i did watch a video that says do that so i did do it, then i can now go into full 180 middle split. But sadly i realized that that was just the beginning.... you have to stretch daily to maintain it, when academic freeeze and online classes came in i can’t even split and i just end up making a “V” shape😭😭
@PLK123
@PLK123 3 жыл бұрын
Damnn you got an nsx
@surry99
@surry99 3 жыл бұрын
@@PLK123 yes I do , that’s her in the profile picture. I can send you a larger one if you like. Just provide an email
@maggiepegg1497
@maggiepegg1497 2 жыл бұрын
A way my gymnastics coach had us get used to our middle split was to sit in a V position and raise our legs into the air and then do small circles. This helped us get used to rotating our hips so we could go down further and it also helped us gain more strength as well!
@laul6500
@laul6500 2 жыл бұрын
omg i hated doing those when i did gymnastics
@extrm161
@extrm161 2 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aq1mmJeFxrDcm30.html Good vibes .
@labae8728
@labae8728 2 жыл бұрын
Wait can u send me a video on how to do it cuz I cant visualize it properly with the way you explained it lol
@maggiepegg1497
@maggiepegg1497 2 жыл бұрын
@@labae8728 for sure! I hope this helps, I linked a youtube video that demonstrates the exercise! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bp2glZqeu52om40.html
@labae8728
@labae8728 2 жыл бұрын
@@maggiepegg1497Thank you!!
@lifetimeskater24
@lifetimeskater24 Жыл бұрын
I started this a few days ago and it seems to be the only tutorial that is actually working for me! Thanks bro! I've watched so many other people talk about this and it seems they don't fully understand what they are teaching or how to teach it.
@juliekrol
@juliekrol Жыл бұрын
I love how you made this into something enjoyable to learn, most people take the fun out of everything and make it so technical. We should all just act like a child at times, makes life so much better ❤
@user-pd4vg4et4g
@user-pd4vg4et4g 5 ай бұрын
Actually, it looks like fun to viewers, but when you practice it yourself, it's hard work, commitment, and pain.
@Tototechgame
@Tototechgame 3 жыл бұрын
Imagine training the splits for 10 years doing martial arts and you still cant to them then a Asian dude comes along and does it in a month
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 3 жыл бұрын
"No matter how good you are at something, there's always asian out there who will do it better." 😂😂 jkjk It was still definitely a hard challenge! :)
@Cmmmmo
@Cmmmmo 3 жыл бұрын
Practice makes perfect, maybe you're doing something 'wrong'?
@ZayMeisters
@ZayMeisters 3 жыл бұрын
10 years? Bro at that point you gotta be doing something wrong
@Tototechgame
@Tototechgame 3 жыл бұрын
@@ZayMeisters just hardstuck about 10-15cm above the ground for the last 4 years
@Cmmmmo
@Cmmmmo 3 жыл бұрын
@@Tototechgame keep going! I'm sure you're doing great
@Kitsune-dono
@Kitsune-dono 2 жыл бұрын
Short answer: Consistency + Suffering
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 2 жыл бұрын
😂👌
@misspapayausa
@misspapayausa 2 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@Kitsune-dono
@Kitsune-dono 2 жыл бұрын
@Real Aiglon Sadly you keep hearing nonsense from people who are unable to understand jokes. He even says not to push yourself beyond your limits and have patience.
@GDurango11
@GDurango11 2 жыл бұрын
@Real Aiglon man, I can do a full pike and going for the pancake and I definitely felt pain while practicing for that.
@Demonschrek
@Demonschrek 2 жыл бұрын
I could never “stretch “ enough how that statement is true!……………………….see what I did there? 😬
@katiepope8746
@katiepope8746 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! THIS is the kind of content I’m looking for. Love that you made it happen! I’m impressed.
@antonionavarrojr2848
@antonionavarrojr2848 Жыл бұрын
I can just imagine how stoked you were when you got it! I was happy for you as well. I recently started stretching to improve my calisthenics and locomotion movement routine. The first week I couldn't reach my toes while stretching straight down, but surprisingly enough, I was able to stretch and touch the floor in about a week. Now I'm here learning in order to conquer my next challenge - drum roll: The Splits! LFG! Thanks for the video and all the great tips. Keep stretching.
@MrAkafful
@MrAkafful 2 жыл бұрын
2:08-2:32 You’re the first KZfaqr I found that addressed this, I’ve been trying to do the splits and wondered why it felt like my thigh and hip bone collided, and you were the first person to address the science behind it.
@extrm161
@extrm161 2 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aq1mmJeFxrDcm30.html Good vibes .
@cinnamon5675
@cinnamon5675 2 жыл бұрын
gotta remember this
@Lulymarte1609
@Lulymarte1609 2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t get it, so he is basically saying to go forward (with the body?)
@akin1989
@akin1989 10 ай бұрын
Great comment. I managed to do this split using this Pro tip on day 1 after some stretching. Very important
@candlewax941
@candlewax941 9 ай бұрын
Hey, just a question but when you are doing a splits, should i use something for my arms or just use the ground?
@Garro0
@Garro0 2 жыл бұрын
Man this shit is giving me anxiety, just imagine your hands slipping off while doing it 💀
@yynwi
@yynwi 2 жыл бұрын
Your body will most likely respond by automatically bending your knees- so you won't tear anything.
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I didn't slip 😅
@respectdog2176
@respectdog2176 2 жыл бұрын
@@yynwi yea
@CountFagula827
@CountFagula827 2 жыл бұрын
dont worry, your body is reslly smart and by reflex you will bend your knees
@dream_y1000
@dream_y1000 2 жыл бұрын
AH
@Juicybeachgirls
@Juicybeachgirls Жыл бұрын
Also, I appreciate how thorough you were with you’re explanation. I seriously appreciate the research and assessment you put into making this video. I am going to follow your steps. I truly appreciate the hip bone information you gave. You’re amazing! Thank you.
@DraeaTube
@DraeaTube Жыл бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH! This has been a goal of mine for so long but until your video I never found a protocol or a detailed enough explanation that made it seem achievable. This is genuinely the best resource I have ever seen. Cannot thank you enough!
@CaroeJ
@CaroeJ 2 жыл бұрын
You explained the pelvic bone problem so quickly and well, haven't seen this that good in any video of flexibility coaches.
@doinkens
@doinkens Жыл бұрын
MovementByDavid is the best flexibility coach like ever he's on youtube
@notdumbrella6399
@notdumbrella6399 Жыл бұрын
@@doinkens that man is epic
@zuzu6864
@zuzu6864 3 ай бұрын
That made me realise what I was missing when I tried to do the middle split. I was about a good 20 cm off the floor and couldn't go any lower if I tried. Didn't even occur to me to bring your pelvis forwards. I haven't stretched for over two years now, but this is inspiring me. Splits are a good party trick
@arpitasahu6144
@arpitasahu6144 2 жыл бұрын
For all my fellas doing this everyday. Edit: I have been doing this for a month or so.. And i am stick just 2 3 cms above the ground.. How do i go down completely?? Warmup- 0:30 to 0:50 *2 12-15 - Front-to-back leg swings (L) 12-15 - Front-to-back leg swings (R) 12-15 - Side-to-side leg swings (L) 12-15 - Side-to-side leg swings (R) Pre-split *2 1 MIN - Horse stance/squat 1 MIN - Standing hamstring stretch (L) 1 MIN - Standing hamstring stretch (R) 1 MIN - Kneeling hip flexor stretch (L) 1 MIN - Kneeling hip flexor stretch (R) Split {20mins} 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest 1 MIN - Split hold 1 MIN - Rest
@TobyL-tl3ws
@TobyL-tl3ws 2 жыл бұрын
ty
@iferawhite7661
@iferawhite7661 2 жыл бұрын
It was two minutes for the horse stance, flexor, and hamstring stretches
@yutzupg9774
@yutzupg9774 2 жыл бұрын
Ty so much
@martabertilsson7444
@martabertilsson7444 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!
@donna_nna21
@donna_nna21 2 жыл бұрын
Omg tysm
@Blackpink_in-your_area
@Blackpink_in-your_area Жыл бұрын
As a person who can do the middle splits if you stay in the middle splits for to long than your legs will really hurt so just stay in the middle splits for as long as you can! And if you legs don’t get deeper in your splits than try to put pillows under your legs than each day try to take one pillow off than you might do it! Hope this helps! Also take breaks like two or three days
@vannavanilla
@vannavanilla Жыл бұрын
I had my sister sit in me lol
@TheSweetPretty1
@TheSweetPretty1 Жыл бұрын
My daughter has been working on her middle splits for over a year. I found your video today & guess who finally was able to get all the way down this evening using your routine!!! Thank you so much 😊
@user-ok1xq5qm9t
@user-ok1xq5qm9t 11 ай бұрын
This sounds very depressing for me. I started to try to achieve leg split, but i dont want it to be like a year, wtf, i dont even need leg split that much i just want to do it for the low kick into the head to random addicts on the street, why would i waste year on that
@stonksguy420
@stonksguy420 11 ай бұрын
@@user-ok1xq5qm9t I think it is worth it to become a kung fu kick master. I want to become that.
@sleepy4205
@sleepy4205 8 ай бұрын
​@@user-ok1xq5qm9t thats only you lol 😂 People do it to get higher kicks, improve in martial arts etc
@Sunkar-wg5fq
@Sunkar-wg5fq 8 ай бұрын
​@@user-ok1xq5qm9t10 min everyday isn't that much bro you can do it while watching social media and trust me if you warm up and do it everyday with proper form it won't take 1 year
@yara-um6tx
@yara-um6tx 7 ай бұрын
@@user-ok1xq5qm9tI’m a dancer and I’ve been working on it for 2+ years 😅 almost have it fully to the floor. Splits are hard work, it’s not an easy journey neither mentally nor physically
@dazuru6407
@dazuru6407 2 жыл бұрын
As a girl who isn’t that flexible, I appreciate this video! I think I’ll try to get more flexible and learn how to do the full splits myself!
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 2 жыл бұрын
Good luck!! :)
@user-ej4eq5im4r
@user-ej4eq5im4r 2 жыл бұрын
You still trying?Or did you start at least?
@Nabeelah94
@Nabeelah94 2 жыл бұрын
Anything happened?
@jazming1732
@jazming1732 2 жыл бұрын
@@Nabeelah94 imma start today😂
@laurenwestwood8960
@laurenwestwood8960 2 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLl-iJN1scC7oYE.html Splits🔥
@rio0.11
@rio0.11 3 жыл бұрын
For everyone trying this out, make sure to turn out your legs as much as possible!! Try to get your knees to face upwards and NOT forwards
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 3 жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@danielz-v4083
@danielz-v4083 3 жыл бұрын
You say this due to making it easier or for actual security reasons? As in , less chance of hurting yourself and being the proper form. Thanks!
@rio0.11
@rio0.11 3 жыл бұрын
@@danielz-v4083 yes both, you’re welcome:)
@unloyalengene5977
@unloyalengene5977 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks I didn’t know this
@EE.333
@EE.333 2 жыл бұрын
actually both are valid. That's the difference in part between middle and straddle split.
@Early-Music
@Early-Music Жыл бұрын
Congrats man!!! Thank you for showing us your progress! It gives me hope that I can achieve the splits one day too!!!😄
@rondrekarichardson8661
@rondrekarichardson8661 Жыл бұрын
I gave up on doing the middle split years ago! This video is so helpful...I already have both side splits but I'll work on this and hopefully have it down by the end of summer. I love your humor btw and I subscribed 😊
@fusionhawk6702
@fusionhawk6702 3 жыл бұрын
You a literally the first person to tell me about the pelvis thing and that the bone gets stuck and you have to lean your body forward thanks that was alot of help
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 3 жыл бұрын
No problem! I feel like a lot of people don't realize that issue, so I just wanted to share the knowledge :)
@fusionhawk6702
@fusionhawk6702 3 жыл бұрын
Wow this is the first time a youtuber replied thanks
@Elif.-7
@Elif.-7 3 жыл бұрын
@@HenryHaoVo But i see so many people who don’t go forward when doing the splits. How it’s possible then?
@CharlotteKos
@CharlotteKos 2 жыл бұрын
@@Elif.-7 not everybody has the same bone structure
@MaxsMonthlyChallenge
@MaxsMonthlyChallenge 2 жыл бұрын
Love 30 day learning challenges. Thanks for sharing. 💪🏻
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Max! It’s a lot of fun 😁
@AnnaMarie-ym5tw
@AnnaMarie-ym5tw 2 жыл бұрын
@@HenryHaoVo I’m a physical therapy student in my 3rd year & watching your vid w the knowledge you’ve gained i am so proud of you!!!!! PNF and tilting of pelvis wow *you picked the right strings* Keep going brother Learning about basic anatomy can be soo helpful to carry out ADL
@laurenwestwood8960
@laurenwestwood8960 2 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLl-iJN1scC7oYE.html Splits🔥
@petaboi2562
@petaboi2562 2 жыл бұрын
@@HenryHaoVo If you see please reply, is it still painful to do it after completing mastering it.
@waterdrop154
@waterdrop154 2 жыл бұрын
@@petaboi2562 Have you ever made Jesus your Lord and savior? Jesus offers you His Righteousness as a gift He will wash you completely Clean from ALL your sins and wants you to Come to him it says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Meaning the punishment for our sins is Hell Because we are not obedient to God. But Jesus was completely obedient to God He went to the cross to die for us and now we do not trust in our obedience but His it says, “Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through the death of Christ in his physical body. As a result, he has brought you into his own presence, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault.” Gods wrath and Judgment went on Jesus Because He was carrying our sins so God treated Him like the worst sinner now God will Justly treat you like you have never sinned after you believe upon Him so when the blood of Jesus is over you God cannot treat you like a sinner! He never wants to but now He can Justly treat you like you never sinned Jesus was our sacrifice for our sins! Tell God you admit your a sinner and ask Him to wash you with His blood and receive His Gift of righteousness. Come out of darkness and into light! it’s your part to receive Jesus to believe upon Him. It says, “Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.” Don’t think it’s not wrong to sin -because He loves us.
@alexangel2147
@alexangel2147 8 ай бұрын
This is by far the best video I seen on splits!!!!Thank you for your help I’m bout to start today!!
@brendajeannewyche2294
@brendajeannewyche2294 2 ай бұрын
WOW! Congratulations! You must feel amazing to have finally achieved your full splits. It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do, but got discouraged once I reached a certain point & wouldn’t get lower over time. I’m gonna try it your way. Hopefully, I’ll get it this time. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Very helpful & entertaining .🙌🏽❤️😊
@bilingualpolyglot2478
@bilingualpolyglot2478 3 жыл бұрын
I came here to thank you for the explanation about how pelvic position affects our struggle to split. I was trying to make a split for quite long period of time. You are the first person who showed how to open the hips in a right way without getting injured. Thank you
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it could help! But I can't take credit for that, that was a tip that I found in a video by matthewismith. Just thought I would pass on the knowledge :)
@bilingualpolyglot2478
@bilingualpolyglot2478 3 жыл бұрын
@@HenryHaoVo Thank you anyway. I have been doing different exercises for a split (e.g. frog) but noone explained that the hip bone will not be able to open unless peivis is tilted in that way. And thank you for the link too
@sunshinexfelix1629
@sunshinexfelix1629 2 жыл бұрын
@@bilingualpolyglot2478 have you been able to learn the splits now
@bilingualpolyglot2478
@bilingualpolyglot2478 2 жыл бұрын
@@sunshinexfelix1629 Nope😅 as soon as I haven't practiced it every day... And I should admit I am not that flexible. Even as a child I wasn't. But each time I practice it is getting better because right pelvic position reduces pain in joints. So maybe not in a month, but in a 3 or 6 months it may happen🤣
@zibafu
@zibafu 3 жыл бұрын
"I was never really that flexible" literately all you naturally flexible gits always say this 😂
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 3 жыл бұрын
It's true! 😂😂 I had always wanted to be able to do the splits but I never put in the effort to try until now :)
@TheReverb1
@TheReverb1 3 жыл бұрын
Teaching something that you are natural born is not the way to go; because all others like me that I do not have natural flex never could achieve this. I have a friend that never did anything and has a big belly but he has natural flex so he can split or do whatever with the legs without warming etc. -----As you see at 0:40 in the video, when warming up he HAS THE FLEX...
@sportsfan3251
@sportsfan3251 3 жыл бұрын
True but you never know what ur limit is till you reach it, so try anyways 👍
@TheReverb1
@TheReverb1 3 жыл бұрын
@@sportsfan3251 I will try starting in a moment
@TheReverb1
@TheReverb1 3 жыл бұрын
@Jude B so how to over pass those limitations?
@444ngelz
@444ngelz Жыл бұрын
i'm surprised to find out that this is your first video on yt, high quality content & super entertaining ! thanks for the tips
@DanDan-he2vw
@DanDan-he2vw Жыл бұрын
The fact that you did your own diligence and research gives the real value to your achievement, more over when one share this valuable information with others. For that reason you get a deserve like, something I hardly do.
@miltiz324
@miltiz324 2 жыл бұрын
plot twist: He already could do the splits
@SR-pw6pi
@SR-pw6pi 2 жыл бұрын
Hmm😅😅
@danaayounus
@danaayounus 2 жыл бұрын
Plot twist: he got stuck like that and has been in the same position since day 29
@daisies667
@daisies667 2 жыл бұрын
@@danaayounus HAHAHAHAHA
@janr9711
@janr9711 2 жыл бұрын
hahahaha probably true
@Thekamikaze_
@Thekamikaze_ 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah for sure
@MapleTree03
@MapleTree03 Жыл бұрын
Hey Henry, I want to say thank you. After 20 working days I finally achieved the middle splits-a huge goal of mine. This was a great challenge for me since I was struggling with shoulder problems and needed something to work on. Thank you for combing all this information In a short and direct video.
@nadiadansani2139
@nadiadansani2139 Жыл бұрын
love this for you! any tips would be appreciated! started last week
@liaddractive
@liaddractive Жыл бұрын
@@rmc3728 sir what did this comment have to do with god?
@Dragon-Slay3r
@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын
Yeah went through the goalies legs
@kamacazi8
@kamacazi8 Жыл бұрын
@@liaddractive Depends, for some, everything. Why are comments negative sometimes? it happens.
@candlewax941
@candlewax941 9 ай бұрын
Hey, just a question but when you are doing a splits, should i use something for my arms or just use the ground?
@TheHeartandFist
@TheHeartandFist Жыл бұрын
Your enthusiasm was cute! Honestly, as a gym trainer, it was nice to see you explain that so well. Including the incorrect posture of the front/back splits. Good job!
@motifhen167
@motifhen167 Жыл бұрын
Needs more “process “ like this ,inspiring a lot ,congrats🎉🎉
@louisebacklund4485
@louisebacklund4485 2 жыл бұрын
My left hamstring hurts just from watching this, and it's been about thirteen years since I pulled that muscle after being obsessed with stretching in order to do the front splits, but I did not warm up enough. STAY SAFE everyone and DON'T FORGET to warm up before you stretch!! Even better is also to work out the muscles in combination with stretching (and as others have mentioned, make sure you have the correct technique when stretching). When I pulled my hamstring, it was HORRIBLE. I could really feel the muscle fibres coming apart, I screamed in pain and I had to be carried to the school nurse (it happened during P.E.) and walk on crutches for a few days. It took many years for the pain to stop saying hello, and even now I'm reminded 😅 It's NOT worth it trying to go fast, listen to your body and listen to your limits - if you can't do the splits, you're still awesome.
@favourodetola8432
@favourodetola8432 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing cause I was about to go overboard too one of my friend’s was able to achieve her split in 3 days and I’ve been on it for more than a month now 😭
@louisebacklund4485
@louisebacklund4485 2 жыл бұрын
@@favourodetola8432 it makes me happy to hear you’re being careful, all our bodies are different and if you continue SAFELY you’ll get there in time ❤️
@EmilyK1101
@EmilyK1101 2 жыл бұрын
same thing happened to me! tore my hamstring doing the splits after not warming up and i swear i heard my muscle ripping. it sounded like pulling a bendy straw 😭
@robertfox4114
@robertfox4114 2 жыл бұрын
Gosh,if your hamstrings haven't fully recovered yet,you better strengthen them. Train nordic curls-the best hamstring calisthenics exercise.
@louisebacklund4485
@louisebacklund4485 2 жыл бұрын
@@robertfox4114 nowadays I’m fully healed, but it did take many years! Wow, never heard of Nordic curls, looked it up and it seems intense! Unfortunately I have arthritis and I could never do that, but it definitely seems like an effective move for someone who is able-bodied, perhaps well fitting for those wanting to stretch into splits :)
@chaoticdays
@chaoticdays 2 жыл бұрын
This really works. I also got my middle splits in 30 "working days". I would take 2 days off after each training day so 30 working days means it took me 3 months. The most effective exercises for middle splits (after a dynamic warm up) are Cossack squats, lotus pose, and dynamic frog pose. I'm 40 years old and I feel proud to have achieved middle splits. Until I watched your video, I believed that achieving middle splits is almost impossible after your teenage years. But now I know it's possible because I've achieved it 😌.
@waterdrop154
@waterdrop154 2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever made Jesus your Lord and savior? Jesus offers you His Righteousness as a gift He will wash you completely Clean from ALL your sins and wants you to Come to him it says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Meaning the punishment for our sins is Hell Because we are not obedient to God. But Jesus was completely obedient to God He went to the cross to die for us and now we do not trust in our obedience but His it says, “Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through the death of Christ in his physical body. As a result, he has brought you into his own presence, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault.” Gods wrath and Judgment went on Jesus Because He was carrying our sins so God treated Him like the worst sinner now God will Justly treat you like you have never sinned after you believe upon Him so when the blood of Jesus is over you God cannot treat you like a sinner! He never wants to but now He can Justly treat you like you never sinned Jesus was our sacrifice for our sins! Tell God you admit your a sinner and ask Him to wash you with His blood and receive His Gift of righteousness. Come out of darkness and into light! it’s your part to receive Jesus to believe upon Him. It says, “Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.” Don’t think it’s not wrong to sin -because He loves us.
@chaoticdays
@chaoticdays 2 жыл бұрын
@@waterdrop154 Can Jesus do the middle splits?
@edimulo3903
@edimulo3903 2 жыл бұрын
@@chaoticdays I'm dead 😂😂
@Biomeducated
@Biomeducated 2 жыл бұрын
@@chaoticdays Hahahahahaha!
@yelloe
@yelloe 2 жыл бұрын
Also just to give advice, you have achieved it but keep warming up and doing the splits daily or 3x a weekly to maintain it. Muscle memory is real and good but if you dont stretch for a long period of time anymore, you will lose that flexibility and start again. I had an injury and didnt stretch for weeks and my flexibility went down. It felt like starting over but not as much work as when I first started
@dk_whattoputhere10
@dk_whattoputhere10 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for addressing the pelvis situation!! I was so stuck on it until you told us about it!
@beautyj7948
@beautyj7948 5 ай бұрын
I appreciate that you mention about pushing the butt back and move our hips forward . That is a great help to avoid injury and to do the split better.
@yazr1712
@yazr1712 3 жыл бұрын
Dude... amazing. But this looked horribly painful at times. lol
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, it was definitely uncomfortable but I never pushed TOO hard! Safety first :)
@yourcousinsbrokenps2400
@yourcousinsbrokenps2400 3 жыл бұрын
@@HenryHaoVo lol! I had this same goal in the last month of 2020. I had been doing martial arts since 2009 and I've always been pretty flexible. I almost got to it.. but not quite. Eventually after using my years of practice I got it a couple months ago after doing nightly stretches. Also, I like your channel, you earned a new sub!
@skaizu
@skaizu 2 жыл бұрын
@@yourcousinsbrokenps2400 what's the name of the girl on ur profile pic
@iateerensmom2178
@iateerensmom2178 2 жыл бұрын
@@limterence1779 on a serious note stretching shouldn’t be painful 😭 uncomfortable yes but painful no
@creyes4182
@creyes4182 2 жыл бұрын
I’m a fat dude, kind of wanna do this just to see the shock in friends faces lol
@mahaali89
@mahaali89 2 жыл бұрын
Im rooting for you ✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 2 жыл бұрын
That would be a fun party trick!
@tara6634
@tara6634 2 жыл бұрын
Doooo ittt
@creyes4182
@creyes4182 2 жыл бұрын
Lol I’ve been stretching I guess I’m doing this😭
@tara6634
@tara6634 2 жыл бұрын
@@creyes4182 omg now I want to do it as well
@brenrivs7
@brenrivs7 4 ай бұрын
It is interesting that last week I started to challenge myself trying to do a split and suddenly, I bumped into this amazing video! I wanna continue doing it and see what happens 😊 I’m inspired now!
@TheEmilyFromTheVideo
@TheEmilyFromTheVideo 18 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing this story. It’s so amazing that this was your first video and you made something so inspiring! You truly have a gift for making videos.
@Peinaj
@Peinaj 2 жыл бұрын
This was the best stretching video I've seen: thorough but succinct, live footage plus corresponding anatomy lesson. This was perfect!
@extrm161
@extrm161 2 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aq1mmJeFxrDcm30.html Good vibes .
@SuperSpesh31003
@SuperSpesh31003 4 ай бұрын
good for you dude! keep going! i'm happy for you
@ewelinanawara1102
@ewelinanawara1102 6 ай бұрын
Bu the way this is the best researched video on splits I've managed to find, thank you again :)
@netherflowers4838
@netherflowers4838 2 жыл бұрын
henry : “I’m not that flexible” * swings foot higher than waist * me : *iS NOT ABLE TO DO THAT* 👄👁👄
@sequentiacyclica
@sequentiacyclica 2 жыл бұрын
You *really* need to stretch more
@chloealexis7784
@chloealexis7784 2 жыл бұрын
You have 2 mouths bro?
@rachidrachd5399
@rachidrachd5399 2 жыл бұрын
تعليقاتكم ٦ع٧ط
@happylindsay4475
@happylindsay4475 2 жыл бұрын
Right??!! I was like... ok😬 😂
@joelstephenson8017
@joelstephenson8017 2 жыл бұрын
This one has two mouths and one eye.
@sfcfrankjr
@sfcfrankjr 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your advices. I'm going to try. I am 73 years old and I am a black belt, 2nd. Dan of Taekwondo. I retired for 30 years for work and study reasons and at the same time served in the United States Army Reserve. Also in the same period I had two accidents in my right leg, first the Achilles tendon broke and several years later, in a fall I had multiple ankle fractures and at the same time the fermus broke in two. In both accidents I had periods of two years with a cast, it was traumatic and currently for stretching I do it carefully because the bones at my age have to be carried little by little. But I find your experience very successful for me because I consider it low impact and I think I will give it a try, thanks again. I am Frank Romero from the island of Puerto Rico, a territory of the United States between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
@blanco7179
@blanco7179 2 жыл бұрын
I trust on you !
@exalinks9987
@exalinks9987 2 жыл бұрын
Please Sir. You need to comeback and tell us your progress!
@user-in8de2et3u
@user-in8de2et3u 2 жыл бұрын
How's it going, do you mind giving an update??
@nirvana0136
@nirvana0136 2 жыл бұрын
I'm 14 years old, black belt, second..too👁️👄👁️wow
@TheXuism
@TheXuism 2 жыл бұрын
that's impressive and inspiring!
@be11thazor
@be11thazor 8 ай бұрын
I know this is a bit late, but Thats awesome, congratulations!! I am 52 and doing Tae Kwon Do with my daughter. She is doing full splits and keeps encouraging me to keep trying to get to the full splits. going to follow your regimon and let you know how it goes. I am currently where you were on week one. Keep you posted on progress :) thanks for posting!!
@isKEMOx
@isKEMOx 6 ай бұрын
Update?
@4L3XS4UR10
@4L3XS4UR10 3 ай бұрын
What happened??🤓
@skyelai_
@skyelai_ Ай бұрын
Can’t believe I only discovered this 3 years late after searching endlessly and watching so many unrelatable stretching videos from yogis. This video and experience is so real, just wanna express that and give credit to videos like this, thank you!!
@JoannePughessenceforabundance
@JoannePughessenceforabundance 2 жыл бұрын
Your comment about the hips locking at a certain point is a great observation! Thank you for sharing this as I think this is where myself (and a lot of other people) get stuck and can't go any further. Very grateful for what you shared and feeling hopeful again. Be well! 💜
@sorabhatt
@sorabhatt Жыл бұрын
Bro I don't understand that hip point.. What should we do push forward or backward???
@FreeSpiritPaulette
@FreeSpiritPaulette Жыл бұрын
@@sorabhatt replying so I’m notified when someone else has the answer
@noone-hp4zd
@noone-hp4zd Жыл бұрын
@@sorabhatt you push ur butt back and ur hips down and forward
@africandaughter3110
@africandaughter3110 Жыл бұрын
@FreeSpiritPaulette you curve your back into a c shape. So your butt inms going back while your stomach and chest is pressing forward.
@matocian_empire8
@matocian_empire8 Жыл бұрын
@@sorabhatt You push your chest forwards and butt backwards/upwards, then your but faces the air but your chest is facing upwards aswell
@AYANKHAN-dg7gz
@AYANKHAN-dg7gz 2 жыл бұрын
Warm up 1. Front to back and side to side leg swings. 2. Horse stance for 2 minutes. 3. Stretch both hamstrings for 2 minutes (each). 4. Stretch hip flexor for 2 minutes (each). 5. Rolled up thigh for 1 to 2 minutes. Start stretching for 10 minutes everyday. 1 minute stretch and 1 minute rest. And watch the full video for more info.
@N1GHTSKYS0RA
@N1GHTSKYS0RA 8 ай бұрын
This video made my day. The sense of humor was amazing and it was informative. LOVE IT.
@Joddrick00
@Joddrick00 8 ай бұрын
Wow you are definitely dedicated and focused. It’s a great party trick for the future! Love your sequel of amazement when you finally made it 😊
@afrikasmith1049
@afrikasmith1049 3 жыл бұрын
Step 1: Learn how to split with this video's instructions. Step 2: Learn how to nut punch like Johnny Cage.
@gjkoyr
@gjkoyr 3 жыл бұрын
LMFAOOO
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@pezosdrare3291
@pezosdrare3291 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahahah
@Nadie47
@Nadie47 2 жыл бұрын
I've literally never tried doing a split, and inspired by your video, did the exercises and attempted it. Successfully did it on the first try. Can't believe I was a natural all along 🤣
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 2 жыл бұрын
Dang, you're so lucky! 😂🍀
@JisooTurtleRabbitt
@JisooTurtleRabbitt 2 жыл бұрын
I wanna try but I've got work tomorrow and I don't want to risk it 😂
@b00gi3
@b00gi3 6 ай бұрын
Loved the "Anatomy Lesson" part of this and the reference to PNF. I learned stuff that will help.
@davtian07
@davtian07 Жыл бұрын
That cry of excitement really made me smile from ear to ear 😄 Great job! Awesome inspiration
@RyanMayerCoaching
@RyanMayerCoaching 2 жыл бұрын
I’m proud of you. My muscles are so tight - and this has honestly given me hope. Thank YOU, Henry Vo!
@joannamiller7695
@joannamiller7695 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!! No one ever told me how to turn my hips, I could never get past the pain and knew if I pushed I’d hurt myself. Having my other splits I know what a good stretch and a bad one feels like and middle was always bad. Tysm :)
@designerdoll
@designerdoll 2 ай бұрын
Wholesome video! I really want to learn to do the splits and a handstand. This video is motivation.
@mrsbootsworkouts
@mrsbootsworkouts Жыл бұрын
I can do the side split, but I injured my hips trying to do middle splits. I gave up :) Very impressive that you actually accomplished it!!
@amgadge
@amgadge 2 жыл бұрын
"First couple of days not getting down so far" ...almost does the split.
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't realize how my Day 1 compared to the "average" day 1. Guess I just got lucky! 😂
@amgadge
@amgadge 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah bro some of us are not that flexible to begin with! Good video though 🙂
@ALSPEHEIR
@ALSPEHEIR 3 жыл бұрын
If you had done this in the 80s and made some B-movies, you would be rich.
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂 dang, missed opportunity!
@God-gi9iu
@God-gi9iu 3 жыл бұрын
Ooooooooo
@ALSPEHEIR
@ALSPEHEIR 3 жыл бұрын
@@God-gi9iu Yo God. I am mad at you. What the hell did you gave me a small pipi, made me ugly AND poor. Man, I never asked you anything, but for the love of Yourself, fix these, please.
@jayvaibhawverma
@jayvaibhawverma 3 жыл бұрын
@@ALSPEHEIR KZfaq comment section is not a church, but still God is here... so whatever
@Miki_vaniki
@Miki_vaniki 2 жыл бұрын
@@ALSPEHEIR “for the love of yourself 😭😭😭”
@Naur5567
@Naur5567 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! Although I already got my middle splits, your video encouraged me to work on my oversplits. THANKS!
@Cats4nelson
@Cats4nelson 6 ай бұрын
This is pretty awesome!! I have the front splits but not the middle. I’ll try some of your techniques to see if I can get it. Thanks for making this video!!❤
@TheOriginalFayari
@TheOriginalFayari 3 жыл бұрын
Meanwhile, I've literally always been able to do the splits. No matter how fat I get. Ever seen a 250 lbs fat guy do the splits? That's me doing it right now.
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 3 жыл бұрын
You’re a natural born rubber band 😂
@TheOriginalFayari
@TheOriginalFayari 3 жыл бұрын
​@@HenryHaoVo Yeah, I can also clap both my feet behind my head like a contorted seal, but my friends say it's disturbing when I do it lol.
@justvid366
@justvid366 3 жыл бұрын
Video or hasn't happened!
@michaelaaron2415
@michaelaaron2415 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheOriginalFayari you gotta do it it'll go viral 😂😂😂
@legendneverdie4326
@legendneverdie4326 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelaaron2415 one of my friend can make pop sound on his finger without touching it 🤣 It's kinda disturbing tbh. Like, you see your knuckles right? His finger bone goes on top of the knuckle and push it back down to make a pop sound.
@romanpreetkaur1306
@romanpreetkaur1306 2 жыл бұрын
I was a part of the yoga academy of my school until 4th grade. I quit after that, I used to do full splits, and now, here I am 9 years later, becoming a whole ass potato. I was really healthy back then, it helped me a lot with my physical as well as mental health. This pandemic actually made me realise how important physical exercise is for the mind and body to be in peace. I definitely needed this, thank you very much!
@_Pauper_
@_Pauper_ Жыл бұрын
That was really nicely put
@yafavmalian
@yafavmalian 9 ай бұрын
I smiled during the whole video! Love it! You just motivated me
@sol_aveiro
@sol_aveiro 8 ай бұрын
Loved your honesty and positivity. Congrats
@molin8190
@molin8190 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll need 30 days just to get your day 1 position
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@WarriorBoy
@WarriorBoy 3 жыл бұрын
Then start with getting that as your goal!
@theeanti-socialmukbang9519
@theeanti-socialmukbang9519 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so honest and transparent, I’ve always wanted to learn how to do the splits. A lot of people say you have to be a gymnast for 12 years in order to even be that flexible. So I greatly appreciate you mentioning the plateau and that you haven’t been working out at all for a year. It makes it realistic for us your viewers to achieve.You did it🥳Congratulations
@bruhbro1181
@bruhbro1181 Жыл бұрын
Just sharing my experience here, most of the people in my dojo are very flexible and even green belters can do the split.
@Dragon-Slay3r
@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын
No problem goal for you
@gabriellehall2427
@gabriellehall2427 Жыл бұрын
I love you!!!! This was both entertaining and educational.
@inthesameuniverse
@inthesameuniverse 3 жыл бұрын
you are so underrated I hope you get the attention you deserves !! ❤️
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Right now, I’m currently taking some time off to hopefully improve the quality of my videos. Stay tuned to see more! :) ❤️
@kellyyang4302
@kellyyang4302 3 жыл бұрын
when i was starting out as a dancer, for middle splits i would always do "froggie" first which is just middle splits laying on your stomach with your legs bent at 90 degrees, once the froggie position became comfortable I straightened my legs to full splits. i think that would have been a lot easier than having to hold yourself up while stretching, and you could just lay there slowly stretching your legs while watching youtube or something
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 3 жыл бұрын
Ahh, that sounds like a good stretch as well!
@crimsonmatter
@crimsonmatter 3 жыл бұрын
Yes I do that as well !
@monkey.dluffy4063
@monkey.dluffy4063 3 жыл бұрын
I do that to but it's hurts really much
@bartekp7587
@bartekp7587 3 жыл бұрын
for me this stretch wouldn't get me to the full middle splits because I need to stretch out the stuff near my knees first.
@walwal6449
@walwal6449 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks gonna try this 😂
@danflowers8584
@danflowers8584 Жыл бұрын
Great work dude….this video will encourage thousands and thousands of people. You are a good person 👍🏻😊
@alexandergray3841
@alexandergray3841 Жыл бұрын
Excellent work, very inspiring. Looks like I'm learning to split tomorrow!!!
@zzy4068
@zzy4068 2 жыл бұрын
4:52 no no thats not a “dangerous” form of the side split, its simply an open front side split. In ballet and overall dancing they do this kind of split, because it is easier to “fall” into it, because if you fall into a side split where your foot faces downwards (true front split) you will pop your knee, so don’t worry
@kkkkkkkkk198
@kkkkkkkkk198 2 жыл бұрын
ex-ballet dancer here and yeah i always do that sort of split especially when im just quickly dropping to the ground. got a little scared when they said it was dangerous, lol 😅
@jankos-armwrestling
@jankos-armwrestling 2 жыл бұрын
I need more info
@kwesibruno
@kwesibruno 2 жыл бұрын
@@jankos-armwrestling It's just a little more complicated cuz you're like splitting in two planes at the same time (front and side) so it stretches different muscle groups that operate in those planes together, plus puts a torque and joint pressure on your rear (flat-foot leg) hip. Be careful not to go too fast (progress slowly over time) with it too so you don't ruin your rear foot's arch with a tear or something. This was the first split I used to do when I was a kid though, so feels more natural than the others to me (once make sure to sit up straight with good posture like the video creator suggests). It IS easier to start here for the sake of balance I think since you kinda have your feet making a tripod...thing. The other, more single-plane splits, came later for me (they're more beautiful though and make you feel like a badass). I blame my childhood on Jean-Claude Van Damme, and thus, ballet, lol.
@joelstephenson8017
@joelstephenson8017 2 жыл бұрын
Good, cause the other one is harder.
@Beelzebubby91
@Beelzebubby91 2 жыл бұрын
@@joelstephenson8017 yup, the other version is what they teach in gymnastics and if you try this first you’ll get the splits faster. The dance version isn’t as deep
@vodniy
@vodniy 2 жыл бұрын
Good Job dude! The femur and pelvic bone situation was causing a huge problem for me and I kept stopping. This is a damn good tip! Now, nothing is stopping me. Cant wait to see you do the front splits. Appreciate you much!
@missacoustic1033
@missacoustic1033 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! 👏 Thanks for sharing your video and experience!
@nisagomez4366
@nisagomez4366 9 ай бұрын
I used to be able to do the splits all the way on skates. You’ve inspired me with this info to get back there again.
@rossdepinto6913
@rossdepinto6913 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this! It was great that you shared both your challenges and your progress.... Congrats on getting to the full middle split!
@dren3818
@dren3818 2 жыл бұрын
Last year, I got my front and middle split, but it took me two months to achieve both splits. It was a painful experience. I like how you were so patient in achieving the split . Btw congrats for getting the middle split.
@HenryHaoVo
@HenryHaoVo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! :D
@feryelbenhadi4964
@feryelbenhadi4964 2 жыл бұрын
Does the age mater? How old are you if I m allowed to ask
@dren3818
@dren3818 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, @@feryelbenhadi4964! Age doesn't matter. I think it just depends on the overall condition of your body, and also, I wasn't born flexible just be consistent on those suitable stretches. (Sorry for replying late. Btw, I was 17 when I got my splits)
@Spiriax
@Spiriax Жыл бұрын
Never having been flexible in my life, I decided to start stretching with this video as my first inspiration. I'm now more than a year in and I'm finally seeing progress, but I would like to share the things I've learned: Don't forget warmup. I understand if you just want to stretch, but jump on the same place a couple minutes without working up too much of a sweat works for me. Also as illustrated in this video, make sure to stretch closeby muscles and antagonistic muscles. Not only will it make it easier for the muscles you're aiming for, but if you do some unintended movement during heavy stretching you're much less likely to hurt yourself if closeby muscles are properly warmed up. Do not keep stretching for many minutes on end, which is what I did starting out. I would just try to push for minutes. Instead, go down as far as you can, hold it for 20-30 seconds at your limit, and go back up. Repeat 3 or 4 times depending on how much you think your legs can take. Every time you go down you will see you can get further, and this is why it is very easy to feel like you're not gaining progress because the first time you try to go down and stretch you won't get nearly as far as after doing it three times in. Crucial-- DO NOT STRETCH TOO OFTEN! This is another thing that I did starting out, I thought I didn't get any progress so I would stretch 3 or 4 times a day. This is very bad because your muscles need proper time to rest after stretching. My sweet spot seems to be two times per day, with 12 hours in-between each stretching session, but doing it only once a day is very good as well. I've come to realize how similar this is to weight lifting how every time you go down and try to stretch can be seen as a 'set' (my previous tip), and that the muscles need proper resting time. Good luck to you and thanks again Henry!
@jumpinjohnnyruss
@jumpinjohnnyruss Жыл бұрын
A whole year? I need to learn the splits like 33 years ago after I first saw Bloodsport.
@Spiriax
@Spiriax Жыл бұрын
@@jumpinjohnnyruss Yes, a year. This includes starting anew after doing it wrong a few times in the ways I stated in my comment, and also injuring myself which took months to heal. As I said, I've never been flexible in my life. But you go ahead with your snarky comments instead of being supportive.
@candlewax941
@candlewax941 9 ай бұрын
Hey, just a question but when you are doing a splits, should i use something for my arms or just use the ground?
@Spiriax
@Spiriax 9 ай бұрын
@@candlewax941 I stopped stretching so I don't know if I am the right person to ask, but I would hold either a table or a bed as I was stretching.
@water-shrimp962
@water-shrimp962 8 ай бұрын
​@Spiriax why did you stop???
@mesozoicperiodvlogs8323
@mesozoicperiodvlogs8323 10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for posting the video!! I am recovering from some medical stuff but once i am healed up, i am going to try this. I wont give myself a time limit but ill follow your exercises. I used to have contortionist flexibility when i was young ( i was a gymnast) but I stopped stretching and i lost my middle splits. I can still do the other ones, but those ones are too easy. I want to do the middle spits again!
@purspike
@purspike 2 жыл бұрын
Moar! You're on your way to being the most humble, cheerful and relatable fitness instructor!
@amosbohoussou6418
@amosbohoussou6418 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for putting this out! Practical, simple and encouraging steps to doing a middle split.
@olgak2988
@olgak2988 9 ай бұрын
Why do You have only three videos? This video is helpful, funny and well-made in general. I'll be glad to see more videos like this :)
@akioman2706
@akioman2706 5 ай бұрын
As a student of a taekwondo class, I recommend keeping your toes up to feel more burn and progress slightly faster
@asiancommenter5974
@asiancommenter5974 2 жыл бұрын
Me: -watches the video -Tries to do split -rips up something -currently at hospital
@blestemat4426
@blestemat4426 2 жыл бұрын
YO ARE U OKAY??
@asiancommenter5974
@asiancommenter5974 2 жыл бұрын
@@blestemat4426 WAS I EVER OK? BUT NO I'M NOT OK.
@nesibeliayabekova
@nesibeliayabekova 2 жыл бұрын
Are you okay??? Get well soon
@evemoreno6883
@evemoreno6883 2 жыл бұрын
Oh God, how are you now?
@cool5044
@cool5044 2 жыл бұрын
Get well soon.. may god bless you and repent today amen 🙏
@guillermogarcia8222
@guillermogarcia8222 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, Frank! I have failed several times attempting to make the split and was about to desist. You have encouraged me to try it once more. Thanks a lot!
@MrRaph543
@MrRaph543 Жыл бұрын
GREAT video one of the best videos ive seen in a long time thank you
@felpuno
@felpuno 19 күн бұрын
Impressive! Will definitely go back to this video once I'm ready for a full split.
@TopMercury1266
@TopMercury1266 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help man seriously I started in late June and I could hardly get my legs down but now at October 11 I finally did the middle splits
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