Stretching. Options

[OhMyAnniee]

if i start stretching everyday, will i be able to possibly do the splits in a year? and to kick higher? i don't think it's possible, but could it happen? any good routines or workouts i should do? i posted in Sports because i'm planning to tryout for dance or cheer next year and i need to be able to do these things.

[Gypsy Eyes]

It is possible, but very hard. For front and back split, just go down as far as you can and sit there for awhile, gradually it will get lower.

For straddle split go against an even wall, with your back on the floor and your butt pressed up against the wall. Have someone push your legs down as far as they can go in a straddle, and hold them there for an entire song.

As far as front and side kicks go, just practice. Anything involving the back, do something called a six o'clock split. Go up against a wall, with one foot on the floor and one foot on the wall in a split. Make sure the heel on your supporting leg is touching the wall and push back as hard as you can, hold it for awhile.