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Shoto
Jan-09-07, 07:59 PM
Hey guys, Ive FINALY got some results with stretching, im really close to the splits.

So, my routine has been stretch for 30 seconds, 1 min res. Rinse, repeat 3x.

Is there a problem if I did this say, 6 or 7 times or greater in a row?


Ty
J.B. II
Jan-09-07, 08:04 PM
branlesplits are easy to get. try doing them.
Shoto
Jan-09-07, 08:32 PM
Haha, I actually googled that.

Man, these TT forums are vicious.
kristo
Jan-09-07, 08:44 PM
No problem really.

Your knees may get annoyed with you though.

I'd ask for more specifics, but I'm tired.
AJCN
Jan-09-07, 08:47 PM
I don't see it a problem doing as u suggested 7 reps for 30 seconds each. Just jump about and warm up a bit before you should be fine, you should always stretch a bit warmed up. How much pain you feeling doing them?
Shoto
Jan-09-07, 09:25 PM
Pain? What pain? lol

When I'm stretching, it's more of an uncomfort, it can't really be described as pain. Even when I push for the stretch, it doesn't really hurt. Each time I go down, I keep getting more and more distance. I wanna keep just doing the stretch until I'm all the way down, but don't want to over do it.


Thanks!
AJCN
Jan-09-07, 09:37 PM
Yes I mean't uncomfort dear chap. Jolly good. I'm not much help...


I'm just going to go over here now...
Rahf
Jan-10-07, 02:58 AM
Pain? What pain? lol

When I'm stretching, it's more of an uncomfort, it can't really be described as pain. Even when I push for the stretch, it doesn't really hurt. Each time I go down, I keep getting more and more distance. I wanna keep just doing the stretch until I'm all the way down, but don't want to over do it.


Thanks!

I don't have any huge field experience with stretching but I'll say that patience is a virtue. You would rather want to let it take an extra week or however long it will take instead of tearing something.
lastmanstanding
Jan-10-07, 02:34 PM
The problem only arises when you stretch too violently. Sure you can slay wild animals and burn your house down when you train splits, just dont go down into the splits too fast, or push too hard.
CusTuM
Jan-10-07, 03:36 PM
As long as your warm, you're not bouncing in your stretch and you're not particularly sore before attempting to stretch again =D and its fine.
XoN
Jan-10-07, 08:24 PM
As far as I know, with the number of reps you're already doing you won't see much benefit from doing more. Just be patient and the splits will come!

I'm in the same situation as you, almost there but just a little bit further to go!
AJCN
Jan-10-07, 08:42 PM
Me 3 :)