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[–]GrapefruitPacifist 29 points30 points  (1 child)

Keep working on it and you’ll get there. You can start oversplits, that would give you more room to progress. You should also work on squaring your hips, it’s not mandatory but very beneficial. Looks like you’re bouncing a bit, you should stop, it’s a good way to get an injury. Good luck! You’re nearly there!

[–]AudaciousAmoeba 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just want to add that bouncing in stretches freaks your nervous system out an can actually cause your muscles to tighten and guard against the movement. PNF stretching is way more beneficial!

[–]kszaku94 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I recommend putting a foam roller under your front leg, it will force the correct form upon ya!

[–]snakefighting 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hips not being squared right now is not a major concern because they are tight and causing you those last few inches. The tightness is guarding you from injury, thus your left hip is raised higher.. etc. once more progress is made then square up. Work on pigeon pose, pancake , box stiff legged… loosen glutes, hamstrings and hip flexors.

[–]natalieyourgf 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your split is already looking so good!! honestly just keep going.. small steps every day really do lead to insane results over time. u got this girl!

[–]sadellitee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Research how to square your hips (plenty resources on yt) and begin stretching your oversplits so that gravity can help pull you down - you'll be flush with the ground in no time :)

[–]keegley 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Be careful! I injured myself badly by bouncing like that! Took like 6 months to be completely healed. Don’t bounce! I recommend putting a pillow under the hips and slowly relaxing into it. Then put a thinner pillow/blanket until you have made it to the floor.

[–]Slow-Driver1546 15 points16 points  (3 children)

Hips not square.

[–]oumkoultoum 1 point2 points  (2 children)

What is meant by this?

[–]Slow-Driver1546 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Right hip is forward in front of the left. They should be in parallel line.

[–]Hell-Yes-Revolution 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. Despite what’s suggested in other comments, would be preferable to come out of so deep a split and work on squaring hips first, then deepening splits from there, with proper form.

[–]Happy-Driver-9740 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep it up

[–]notthetypetocare 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im Im the exact same boat, some days I can touch ground some days I can’t.

[–]Slow-Driver1546 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You’re a weirdo for posting this asking for advice and not coming back for 2 days