Middle Splits for Gymnastics Warm Ups
Part of the Video Series Gymnastics Warm Ups
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Posted by lilgirltk on Tuesday, 08 July, 2008 at 5:10 PM
this REALLY HURTS i can do this so im jus going 2 give up
Posted by Left on Monday, 30 June, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Pls Pls Pls Let Me Know As To Where I Can Get/Buy These Videos As I Have Never Seen Anything Like This. This Is The Best Gymnastic Coaching Videos I Have Ever Seen
Posted by educator on Saturday, 22 March, 2008 at 8:46 AM
excellent
Posted by kristal on Sunday, 16 March, 2008 at 2:48 PM
how long did it take you to learn to do that
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Middle Splits for Gymnastics Warm Ups
I’m Heather McCanna with expertvillage.com and in this clip I’ll be discussing gymnastics warm-ups, specifically the middle splits. Since we’ve already stretched the right and left split, we’re going to stretch the middle split. Previously, when we did the straddle, I said not to put your legs past about 100 degrees. In this stretch however, we’re going to extend our legs to the side as far as possible. When you’ve reached this point, you’re going to slide your torso and where you’re sitting forward as much as possible to try and align your torso with your legs in a straight 180 degree position. Once you’ve done this, try and lean to each side stretching this inside hip flexor and getting an even range of motion. Once you’ve done this, you want to try and lean your body forward walking your hands out until you’re laying flat on the ground. This will allow you to properly stretch the insides of your legs as this split is used on 3 out of the 4 events, balance beam, floor and also the uneven bars. It’s a very critical stretch and you must have it in order to perform proper gymnastics. So continue this stretch with your chest on the floor or holding yourself up with your hands for about 30-45 seconds.
I’m Heather McCanna with expertvillage.com and in this clip I’ll be discussing gymnastics warm-ups, specifically the middle splits. Since we’ve already stretched the right and left split, we’re going to stretch the middle split. Previously, when we did the straddle, I said not to put your legs past about 100 degrees. In this stretch however, we’re going to extend our legs to the side as far as possible. When you’ve reached this point, you’re going to slide your torso and where you’re sitting forward as much as possible to try and align your torso with your legs in a straight 180 degree position. Once you’ve done this, try and lean to each side stretching this inside hip flexor and getting an even range of motion. Once you’ve done this, you want to try and lean your body forward walking your hands out until you’re laying flat on the ground. This will allow you to properly stretch the insides of your legs as this split is used on 3 out of the 4 events, balance beam, floor and also the uneven bars. It’s a very critical stretch and you must have it in order to perform proper gymnastics. So continue this stretch with your chest on the floor or holding yourself up with your hands for about 30-45 seconds.
About the Expert
Expert: Heather McCanna is a Texas state champion in gymnastics on balance beam, floor, vault, as well as all-around. She received 2nd place all-around at Region-Nationals in Colorado. Read More
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