- From the kneeling lunge position, push your weight onto your back leg.
- With the front leg straight, lower your upper body onto your leg.
- Keep the front toe pointed, back leg flat on the floor.
- Use your hands for added support.
- Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds, without bouncing.
How to Do Splits
By Treva Bedinghaus, About.com Guide
Include the reverse lunge stretch in your daily stretch routine.
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