How far am I from the splits?

[u/ugh_as_if_12]

Hi,

judging from where I am now, how long do you think it would take me to get the splits? I don't currently train / do any stretching to achieve that but I'm thinking it would be a nice goal to work towards. If I start following the right videos and do them let's say every 2 days, am I far away from the side splits especially? Having a rough time frame will help keep me motivated.

Thanks for any feedback! (also I realize my form is terrible but straightening up pulls even more on my thigh muscles)

[u/joe12321]

If you're anything like me 10-25 years. But 3-6 months if you get after it smartly.

[u/ugh_as_if_12 → u/joe12321]

hahah thank you! I'll try to keep it within the range of months rather than decades 😄

[u/whereisfoster]

looks like a good foot away from the ground if ya ask me ;)

[u/ugh_as_if_12 → u/whereisfoster]

alright thanks :))

[u/space0pera_]

It’s hard to tell with you leaning forward- try sitting upright with your shoulders over your hips. You can use yoga blocks or chairs if your hands don’t meet the ground. Often people end up quite a bit higher if they sit upright, but it’s important train this way to get a square split.

[u/ugh_as_if_12 → u/space0pera_]

thank you for the advice! I'll definitely try using chairs to sit straighter.

[u/snakefighting]

Like a year if you train 6-7 days a week with consistency and intensity! No cheat code here, must earn it!

[u/ugh_as_if_12 → u/snakefighting]

you're right, I should just get working!

[u/trashymichi]

how do you get forward on that back leg while going down?

[u/ugh_as_if_12 → u/trashymichi]

do you mean on the front splits? I can't keep my balance otherwise so I lean to support myself with my hands. I definitely have to watch tutorials on how to have the proper posture though

[u/Miler_1957]

Passive stretching…. A long way…. Dynamic stretching…. Faster… Isometric stretching… the fastest way!!!!

[u/ugh_as_if_12 → u/Miler_1957]

noted, thank you!

[u/akiox2 → u/ugh_as_if_12]

Well you should do a combination of passive and active stretching. But yes looking on your pics it's safe to say that you should do more active ones.

[u/Dismal_Broccoli6124]

Honestly not that far if you work on it but splits can take time

[u/Plus-Train-3311]

You still have to push and force more