High Kicks

[Pacificshore]

Yes, stretch as much as possible, but do it carefully. When working you sidekick, start out low like at knee level, that way you work on the mechanics of the kick properly. As your flexibility comes about, raise your sidekick

[JusticeZero]

Don't do assisted stretches, you'll tear the muscle. The other person can't feel your muscle response and will overextend them.

[stonecrusher69]

I found doing yoga help me in flexibility...

[granmasterchen]

breathing is a very key part to stretching and thus flexibility.

when you stretch, make it last awhile and breathe, everytime you breathe out try to stretch a little more with it....not a lot....just a little....like a centimeter or two.....everyone tries to stretch two extra inches....don't rush it

[orion82698]

Stretch man. My wife helps me out all the time. Plus my class kicks my butt, and they have people hold my leg up for like 5 minutes in a side kick stance, fully extended, and then they start raising it. OUCH

[Jay]

i bet it works though no pain no gain

[scottnshelly]

Stretch! I think the common problem with this topic is that most people set a time of day to stretch and/or exercise. Stretching can be done all the time. When watching tv, instead of just sitting there, get in the floor and do some stretches. Instead of just walking to the kitchen for a drink, do rising kicks all the way there. You can stretch for an entire day; you’re not restricted to just right before or after a workout. The more you stretch the quicker you’ll be able to do high kicks.

Don’t try to rush the high kicks though. Learn your boundaries, and don’t push too far. Pulled muscles are very unfortunate.

[JusticeZero]

In stretching, once you're past your mid teens, pain means loss, not gain. Don't push yourself, just keep working on it.

[unknownstyle]

i say it isnt working if theres no pain