However, you will experience deep stretching of commonly tight areas by consistently practicing these stretches, ultimately enabling you to perform splits easily. The best stretches for splits include the pike stretch, pyramid pose, half split, lizard lunge, low lunge quad stretch, Malasana squat, pigeon pose, butterfly pose, and frog.

Here are some basic tips for stretching for the front splits productively: Stretch to the point of sensation or tension—not pain. If it hurts, you aren’t doing it right. Your body has an excellent feedback system—use it!

"Achieving the splits stretch means that someone has impressive flexibility in their hips, glutes, and hamstrings, and working towards the splits is a pinnacle flexibility goal for many fitness fanatics," says Katelyn DiGiorgio, vice president of training and technique at Pure Barre.

Doing the splits indicates great flexibility. You can perform the splits as part of a gymnastics or dance routine or simply for your own benefit. To prepare for the splits, start by stretching every other day. Incorporate toe-touch...