CapitalKarate Posted January 8, 2005 Posted January 8, 2005 2 questions.... one is, whenever i get onto the position on the floor where i have my legs spread as far as possible to stretch forward... i'm never able to keep my back straight, and i can't even bend forward much, why is this and what can i do about it? second question... how important is it to be very flexible? i mean like, being able to the both kinds of splits, and being able to touch your head to your knee if you're sitting on the ground with both legs together straight forward. and as i'm sure you all notice... english isn't my strong point... Joshua Brehm-When you're not practicing remember this; someone, somewhere, is practicing, and when you meet them, they will beat you.
Hudson Posted January 8, 2005 Posted January 8, 2005 You don't need splits. Heck, some people can't do splits because of structure alone. As far as getting lower in this position - it will come over time. Each time concentrate on pushing yourself a little lower to the floor and holding it there - just remember to bend from the waist not in the back. The game of chess is much like a swordfight; you must think before you move.
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