You don't have to be a contortionist to do the splits! And while dropping into the position won't happen overnight, doing these two stretches regularly will improve the flexibility of your hips and ...

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You need flexible hips and hamstrings to do splits — so poses that stretch those parts of your body are key to getting your splits down. When you actually attempt front splits, you should have squared ...

To do the splits, you'll need to consistently stretch your hamstrings, hip flexors, and glutes. Stretches for the splits include the butterfly, piriformis, and kneeling hip flexor stretch. If you're ...

There are two things I know to be true. One, I love a challenge. (Perhaps you remember my daily plank practice?) And two, I hate failing. When the opportunity to partake in a flexibility challenge ...

Ah, the splits — the ultimate test of flexibility. They're impressive AF, and you've always wanted to low-key whip one out in the middle of a dance floor at a party. (or is that just me?). TBH, even ...

I'm always working on a side quest, from getting certified in an obscure professional trade (airbrush tanning) to developing a new skill (just because I live in Manhattan doesn't mean I can't learn to ...

Enhance your pancake flexibility with this simple stretching sequence. Target your hips, hamstrings, and lower back to ...

You know those mornings when your body feels like it’s auditioning for the role of the Tin Man? I’ve had my fair share, especially when I head out for a walk and realize my hips and hamstrings didn’t ...

Many of us know what it's like to struggle for a good night's sleep, but finding that perfect position and drifting off can feel all but impossible when your body or mind is full of tension. It may be ...

You don't often hear anyone talking about how hard they hit their hamstrings at the gym. Leaving them out of your workout, though, is a big mistake, because they help you perform so many daily ...

Andrei Vasilevskiy just sort of shrugged. To the Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender, there’s nothing special about his morning routine at the rink. It’s some basic stretches, some pilates work, a little ...