Started by phken4343, July 1, 2010 · 5 Replies · 2,471 Views
My front splits for both sides are almost at perfection, but my center split is taking some time. The only benefits I can think of are these:
1. more flexible
2. Middle split hold becomes easier
3. flares
What other benefits can I get by perfecting the center split?
Press handstands, straddle planche and front lever will be easier.
Scott Hagnas
Portland, OR
Any more reasons? I need some more motivation.
cartwheel/round-off becomes more efficient with more of a straddle and increases turnover.
Side and Front Splits are an easy "A" skill.
Okay. I feel like I'm not progressing at all with my center splits. :/
You want to be really careful when you're doing centre splits. I tried training them last year in university, really hurt something in my left hip, and it's only just getting better (yoga totally helps). It's really important though, if I had a better straddle, I'd probably have a straddled front lever by now.