You need flexible hips and hamstrings to do splits — so poses that stretch those parts of your body are key to getting your splits down. When you actually attempt front splits, you should have squared ...

Being able to do the splits is a remarkable feat. If you're not quite bendy enough to strike the pose (it me), you might think the splits are reserved for a select few elite. Don't count yourself out ...

Ah, the splits — the ultimate test of flexibility. They're impressive AF, and you've always wanted to low-key whip one out in the middle of a dance floor at a party. (or is that just me?). TBH, even ...

Gymnastics was part of my life for more than half of it. We know gymnasts are strong; I've written about bodyweight moves I still do to this day. We know they're flexible — case in point: Katelyn ...

Bridge pose helps with overall stability in the hip joint by strengthening and stretching the quads and hip flexors. Whether you work a desk job, spend a lot of time driving, or love a good Netflix ...

Doing the splits isn’t out of reach as long as you’re willing to be patient and actively work on your flexibility with preparatory exercises. Share on Pinterest When was the last time you did the ...

Certain yoga poses, like the butterfly, and stretches, including those using a foam roller, can loosen tight hip muscles. Share on Pinterest A feeling of tightness across the hips comes from tension ...

I'm always working on a side quest, from getting certified in an obscure professional trade (airbrush tanning) to developing a new skill (just because I live in Manhattan doesn't mean I can't learn to ...

Get the blood flowing and muscles firing with these six warm-up stretches for runners to prevent injury and feel your best.