Half Splits Pose

Difficulty

Beginner

Position

Floor

Type

Static stretching, Yoga

Sides

Both sides

Hold time

45–120 s per set in our routines

How to do the Half Splits Pose

1. Begin kneeling with knees hip-width apart and tops of your feet on the floor.
2. Extend one leg forward, pressing the heel into the ground and keeping the leg straight.
3. Hinge at your hips to lower the torso toward the floor, placing hands down for balance.
4. Hold the stretch briefly, then switch legs.

Tips

• Keep your chest lifted and back long even as you hinge forward.

Adjustments

• Place a folded blanket under your kneeling knee for comfort.

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