active flexibility

[Alessandro Mainente]

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

[Scotty Hagnas]

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

[braindx]

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.

[Jason Stein]

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.