full jazz split

aussielocker · **full jazz split -** 08-11-2008, 10:53 AM

i cant do them as yet as im not flexable enough. can people give tips on stretching exercises i can work on? plus any other tips would be great.

benjaminlibl · 08-11-2008, 06:55 PM

You can't fall into them? What's a full jazz split? Is it same as half-split?

wavedash · 08-12-2008, 05:24 PM

jazz splits = box splits = half splits

benjaminlibl · 08-13-2008, 06:20 AM

It's easy man. Do some stretching exercises.

JAQQHC3 · 08-14-2008, 01:20 PM

He wants to know what stretches to do. Let me begin by saying I do not know any phisical sciences, nor did I consult a professional on how to safely stretch, witch I wish I had. But this is the long road I took to getting the jazz/box/half/james brown splits down. After rigorous biking all the day long I would pedal home and stretch my warm muscles thus:

Opposing hand to far toe for 20 seconds, on each side.http://gorp.away.com/gorp/publishers...s/hamstrin.gif

20 seconds of toe touchin'
http://www.strength-and-power-for-vo...-toe-touch.jpg

20 seconds of attempting the whole splits.
http://bp0.blogger.com/_WZxb9c6r0YM/...400/splits.jpg

20 seconds on each side actually attempting the box splits. This picture is not quite what I was going for, I usually had the back foot on it's side, much to my detriment. I would advise doing the stretch as shown in this photo, and after you can go low then moving your feet into the desired position.
http://www.jugglingjon.net/articles/...stretch-18.jpg

I did a few other stretches for my ankles, and what ever the muscles are in my thighs to round out my legs. These described are the stretches I think helped me with the james brown splits. I repeated this stretch routine twice, then guzzled some water before a shower. It took me a long time to learn, and I'm certain there is a faster, safer way.

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aussielocker Member Respect: 1 Posts: 17 Join Date: Nov 2007	full jazz split - 08-11-2008, 10:53 AM i cant do them as yet as im not flexable enough. can people give tips on stretching exercises i can work on? plus any other tips would be great.


benjaminlibl Funky Member Respect: 5 Posts: 1,305 Join Date: Jun 2006	08-11-2008, 06:55 PM You can't fall into them? What's a full jazz split? Is it same as half-split?


wavedash Member Respect: 1.5 Posts: 700 Join Date: Apr 2005	08-12-2008, 05:24 PM jazz splits = box splits = half splits
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benjaminlibl Funky Member Respect: 5 Posts: 1,305 Join Date: Jun 2006	08-13-2008, 06:20 AM It's easy man. Do some stretching exercises.


JAQQHC3 The Foot Locker Respect: 1 Posts: 95 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland	08-14-2008, 01:20 PM He wants to know what stretches to do. Let me begin by saying I do not know any phisical sciences, nor did I consult a professional on how to safely stretch, witch I wish I had. But this is the long road I took to getting the jazz/box/half/james brown splits down. After rigorous biking all the day long I would pedal home and stretch my warm muscles thus: Opposing hand to far toe for 20 seconds, on each side.http://gorp.away.com/gorp/publishers...s/hamstrin.gif 20 seconds of toe touchin' http://www.strength-and-power-for-vo...-toe-touch.jpg 20 seconds of attempting the whole splits. http://bp0.blogger.com/_WZxb9c6r0YM/...400/splits.jpg 20 seconds on each side actually attempting the box splits. This picture is not quite what I was going for, I usually had the back foot on it's side, much to my detriment. I would advise doing the stretch as shown in this photo, and after you can go low then moving your feet into the desired position. http://www.jugglingjon.net/articles/...stretch-18.jpg I did a few other stretches for my ankles, and what ever the muscles are in my thighs to round out my legs. These described are the stretches I think helped me with the james brown splits. I repeated this stretch routine twice, then guzzled some water before a shower. It took me a long time to learn, and I'm certain there is a faster, safer way.