How to Do Splits Fast During Dance
Doing a split within itself can be a difficult enough task on its own, but when you are forced to do a split at warp speed, things get a little tricky. Speedy splits can verge on the dangerous side because if done incorrectly, injury and pain may await. A couple of safety techniques, however, can help you avoid the pitfalls of racing into a split. Read on to learn how to do splits fast during dance.
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Instructions
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Don't get cold feet. Be sure to warm your muscles up well and stretch extensively before trying a quick split. If muscles are cold, they are not only tense, making a split difficult, but they are also more susceptible to strains and pulls, making a split dangerous. Do several slow splits first, holding them for a long time, so your muscles will be ready for the fast shock they are about to receive.
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Concentrate on your strength. A fast split is actually more about muscle strength than flexibility, so before you attempt such a dance floor feat, be sure to build up certain muscles. Your inner thighs are particularly important. A simple exercise to strengthen your inner thighs are scissor kicks. Lie on your back with your legs in the air. Beat your ankles together twice and spread your legs as far as they can go. Close your legs and repeat in sets of four, alternating between flexed feet and pointed toes.
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Work those thighs. Once you have built up your strength, don't forget to use those muscles in the heat of the moment. When you begin to drop to the ground create resistance in your thighs by squeezing them together tightly. As you spread your legs, gravity will force you to the ground, but your inner thighs will prevent you from totally crashing to the floor. You always want to avoid a bruised tailbone.
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Don't forget attitude. Once you've mastered the mechanics of a quick split, you need to spruce up your routine. Yes, dropping to a split that fast is impressive, but make sure people notice by adding some flavor. Throw your arms up in the air to emphasize the pure strength and balance necessary to complete such a feat.
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Tips & Warnings
Be sure you maintain proper posture even in the heat of the moment. The already likely injuries caused by poor form increase ten fold when at fast speeds.
