What's more, training to do both kinds of splits is a good way to assess your hip and leg mobility, per a study from the University of Granada. If you’ve had any kind of hamstring injury ...

To do the splits, you'll need to consistently stretch your hamstrings, hip flexors, and glutes. Stretches for the splits include the butterfly, piriformis, and kneeling hip flexor stretch.

The difference between strength training for aesthetics vs. performance is an important part of planning your training, three ...