Disadvantages of boys doing splits

We all know that there are differences between men and women. In fact, men and women are not only different in gender, but also in their own bone development. Women generally pursue body flexibility. If they are flexible, they will look good in clothes and show more temperament. Therefore, many girls now learn ballet from an early age. Boys generally choose some sports that show physical fitness, such as taekwondo, basketball, etc. Men are generally not suitable for splits, which is not conducive to the healthy growth of the body.

1. The pros and cons of practicing the splits

Advantages: Splits are a flexibility exercise that not only exercises the ligaments, but proper splits practice is also beneficial for the growth of adolescent boys.

Disadvantages: There are many things to pay attention to in this sport. If you don't pay attention to the method, it is easy to strain the ligament; serious strains may even affect height development.

2. Precautions for practicing the splits

2.1. You must warm up before stretching; for example, you can use jogging to increase your body temperature and put your muscles and tendons in a state of readiness. This will improve the effectiveness of stretching and reduce the chance of injury from improper stretching.

2.2. Do not hold your breathing while stretching; you should breathe slowly and deeply. Holding your breath and concentrating will increase your negative oxygen debt, make your movements uncoordinated, and increase the chance of injury from stretching.

2.3. The stretching action should be slow and gentle, and never press violently or suddenly. The purpose of stretching is to use the elasticity and extension of muscle tendons to stimulate the nerve information of muscle spindle nerves and tendon sensory bodies, and gradually increase the potential and tolerance of stretching. Whether it is a rhythmic or fixed style (continuous for more than 30 seconds), as long as it is gentle, it will be effective; the most taboo is to press violently and suddenly on the tendons that cannot be stretched or pressed normally for quick results, or to ask others to apply external force to help; as long as the force is not used properly, it will cause harm.

3. How to practice the splits

3.1. Sit on the ground with your legs straight and your feet hooked. Lean forward and hold your feet with your hands, finally making your body and legs stick together seamlessly. If you don't feel any pain at that time, you are halfway to success. This is mainly to practice the ligament opening of the legs.

3.2. Sit on the ground, cross one leg in front of the body, and stretch the other leg backward with the knee facing down. Keep the upper body upright and the hips straight. Then bend the body backward and "lie backward". This mainly exercises the soft opening of the back leg.

3.3. It is better to do the vertical splits directly. If you can't do it, don't worry. You can ask someone to help you, hold your waist, and slowly push down, or you can push yourself down when your hands can touch the floor. In short, it takes a lot of hard work to practice basic skills. But as long as you have perseverance, there will be no problem. I have students who practiced at the age of 13. Pay attention to safety when practicing, and don't hurt yourself.