Popsugar Health & Fitness Gymnastics Stretches For Splits I'm a Former Gymnast, and These Are the 12 Stretches I Still Do For My Splits 13 March 2019 by Samantha Brodsky View On One Page Photo 9 of 13 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 9 One-Legged Seated Straddle Ah, the seated straddle — my favourite stretch! To up the intensity, keep your feet flexed. Sit in a wide straddle. Turn to the right leg and fold over the thigh, breathing deeply for five breaths. Lift the torso up, fold over the left leg, and hold for another five breaths. Previous Next Start Slideshow GymnasticsYogaWorkouts