How to learn to do the splits child

At what age can children be taught to do the splits? The optimal range is 4-7 years. It is at this age that the muscles are most elastic and respond well to stress.how to learn baby twineTo learn how to do the splits, a child needs to practice a lotPhoto: Getty It is very important to devote a lot of time to developing flexibility. Here is how you can practice:

  • From a standing position, bends forward. You need to try to get the floor not with your fingertips, but with your open palm, and hold it in this position for 10 seconds. Repeat 7-10 times.
  • Stand sideways to the chair. One hand is holding the back of the chair, the other is on the hip. It is necessary to perform kihi feet back and forth, trying to achieve the greatest possible amplitude. The exercise is performed on both legs, swinging in each direction must be repeated at least 10 times. When performing it is necessary to monitor posture. The back should remain flat, the knees should not bend, the sock stretches upwards.
  • In the standing position, the left heel to clasp with your left hand and try to pull it up to the buttocks as much as possible. Repeat ten times, then perform the exercise on the right leg.
  • Put your foot on a high chair or anothersurface, so that the leg was at the level of the belt. Bend forward, trying to get his hands up socks. Fix this position for a few seconds, repeat with the other leg.

Before you start doing the splits, you need towarm up the muscles thoroughly. Even before doing the exercises described above, a preliminary warm-up is needed - exercise, running in place, jumping rope, walking in single file. The child should lower himself into the splits carefully, under the supervision of an adult. The ideal option is for an adult to stand next to him and hold him by the shoulders, pressing lightly on them. You need to lower yourself to a slight painful sensation, but in no case to a sharp pain. Sudden movements should be avoided so as not to injure the muscles. There is also a psychological aspect here - the child will be afraid of pain, and will not want to continue the exercises. Regularity of training is very important. In order for the muscles to remain flexible, they cannot be skipped. All exercises should be done slowly, breathing deeply and measuredly.

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