As a 6-foot male with thin arms, meager flexibility and so-so balance, I long ago gave up any idea of trying gymnastics. Other than muddling through an intro class in the company of little girls, ...

To do the splits, you'll need to consistently stretch your hamstrings, hip flexors, and glutes. Stretches for the splits include the butterfly, piriformis, and kneeling hip flexor stretch. If you're ...