Gymnastics : How to Be as Flexible as a Gymnast

To be as flexible as a gymnast, warm up the body through cardiovascular exercise, stretch out each leg individually, and practice doing the splits on each leg. Keep the muscles loose and stretched to maintain flexibility with advice from a teacher and camp coordinator in this free video on gymnastics.

Expert: Shenna Vaughn
Bio: Shenna Vaughn has taught at Boys and Girls Harbor for more than 10 years.
Filmmaker: Adrienne Farr

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[ToriPeebs]

no u didnt just pull a wedgie on camera xD

sorry not being mean i just thought that was funny. thanks for ur tips!

[hamirilive]

U GUYS!!! how dumb can y'all get!! those r the 4 steps u have to practice before u do a split!! THAT'S NOT HER ACTUAL SPLIT, u think eHow is THAT stupid??? there must be a 1000 splitters in that area, they aren't gonna choose her if she can't

[wweandwebkinzluver]

Omg!!! I cnt do that

[thejoyofmay]

I have been taking since I was 1 and I am 11 now split were the main thing I needed to know

[tigerheart21]

Lemme just stretch first...

(Gets to a 90˚ angle)

Alright, I think we can call it a day!

[hammie67]

its just splits anyone can do splits

[taiyouchan101]

Owwwww -.-

[jordanblundell1]

lets just say i wasnt propared

[alexismoore34]

@crazynise Thats Whats Getting Your Body Flexible .. Iknow The Feeling :)

[ImmortalWolfs1221]

@thuylanortiz maybe depends if ur a lil flexible it better if u start at 2-6 years old but u could cuz i might join gymnastic im flexible and im 11 so yea u could !

[missnadiasuper]

it hurts so bad when you prepare

[chrisstevensjunior]

how can I be flexible and raise my legs 180?