- Your body should form a straight line from the bent knee to the toe of the straight leg.
- Point your toes – it will help you to practice good form now in your stretching.
- Switch which leg is straight. Do each side for 30-60 seconds.
How to Do a Center Split
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Once you feel comfortable doing the previous stretch with both legs bent, try it with only one leg bent.
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