active flexibility

hello, i have a problem with my active flexibility...when i'm training i cannot use my real split extensions and i don't know why....after the training i usually do the PNF isometrich stretching and i've reached the saggital split, for the frontal i have about 10 cm from the floor...but although this improvements i can't use my really flexibility when i perform for example flare.....why?

and do you have any tips for reach tha pancake position?

thanks for the answer

Short answer: I use a series of stretches very similar to this one: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/364357/ac ... tretching/

To develop active flexibility, quite a bit of volume may be needed.

Scott Hagnas

Portland, OR

Work on your active compression, especially in straddle.

Although your hamstrings and adducts may allow you to obtain splits, your hip flexors/abductors do not have enough strength to allow you to do this effectively.

Someone ought to sticky the Lacasse video, as it's one of the only systematic pike/straddle sequences on the web, and that question seems to arise frequently.