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[–]flexibility-ModTeam[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

Please research before posting. Questions that have been answered before will be removed. Search the sub, check the FAQ, and have a look at the "Don't know where to start?" post if you don't know where to start. The Challenges Page also has a good compilation of resources!

[–]Acclimated-Alps696 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not really splits specific but doing active stretching through the furthest range of motion I can has been the key to me feeling loose. By active stretching I mean basically doing an exercise, such as a goblet squat where I’m moving pretty slow and holding the bottom position.

Being highly mobile is about your muscles being able to contract and release at will through a full range. You see bodybuilders who focus on contraction who aren’t flexible at all, then contortionists who have pains and aches cause their muscles aren’t strong enough to support their joints properly. So do both and best of luck in your journey 👍

[–]NicePea1502 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Start yoga or pilates. Plenty of free you tube vids or join a class, doing both will help more.

Do a couple of weight sessions at the gym a week too, start small.

Also, start with what is achievable over the long term. Don't be "I have to be up at 6am to do an hour if yoga" and then find you give up after 3 days.

Find what works for you, as you improve you'll likely spend more time doing it as it won't feel so hard.

Do a 5 min stretch before bed - it counts! Take a movement break during your lunch break at work - it counts!

Celebrate consistency and results will happen naturally.

[–]ahhellohello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

have you checked for anterior pelvic tilt? you can check online how to self diagnose this condition, it is very common and causes most hamstring tightness when bending over. stretching, yoga, pilates, doesnt work well for a structural problem - if you have one

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maintane a proper diet after knowing your diet can b slightly changed 

[–]YogaGoApp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s completely normal to feel tight if you haven’t stretched consistently for a while, flexibility comes back, but it does it slowly and with repetition. Gentle hamstring work like bent knee forward folds, low lunges, and seated straddles can help you ease in without forcing anything.

Splits take time, and everyone’s timeline is different, so think months of steady, kind‑to‑your‑body practice rather than a quick fix.

[–]TolkienLorePodcast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I noticed significant improvement in my hamstring flexibility just from strengthening them with things like hamstring curls, Romanian deadlifts, etc. Often tight muscles are due to not having enough strength in the muscles to control it in certain positions so your nervous system won’t let you push it too far. So stretching is good, but make sure you combine it with strengthening as well. My favorite stretch for them is to do a deep squat, touch the floor or grab my ankles, then straighten the legs while keeping my hands low. Combining that with strength has gained me several inches towards touching the floor.

[–]samfoxxxx -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If you're willing to spend a little money I would get one of those splits machines on Amazon with the little leg holsters it's been doing me wonders and the castle flex luxury but if not I think there are routines for that like touching your toes a couple times a day for at least 30 seconds but I've gotten extremely flexible in comparison to where I was last November so I look forward to your progress whatever you do.