Straddle Sit and lean - pancake

Hi,

I have been working on straddle sit and pancake for two years.

Yes I am getting better but I have a question.

When somebody helps me I almost have my chest to floor (passive stretch), but when I am on my own (active) I am higher because I feel my quads and hip flexor are active and lock my movement to go to floor.

Any Ideas how do I overcome this issue? (note that I always do hip flexor and quads stretch)

Thanks

Hi Alaa, 

Great question! It is amazing what happens when you have a partner to help you! 

Are you following the middle splits stretch course? There is a floating pancake in there that will help you make that active gain, chest to the floor. 

Send us over a video!

21 hours ago, Alaa Diab said:

Hi,

 

I have been working on straddle sit and pancake for two years.

Yes I am getting better but I have a question.

When somebody helps me I almost have my chest to floor (passive stretch), but when I am on my own (active) I am higher because I feel my quads and hip flexor are active and lock my movement to go to floor.

Any Ideas how do I overcome this issue? (note that I always do hip flexor and quads stretch)

 

Thanks

This is normal because active strength is much less than passive. in your case is too less.