I'm a Former Gymnast, and These Are the 12 Stretches I Still Do For My Splits. By Samantha Brodsky. ... This basic yoga pose is great to do right before you attempt your left and right leg splits.

For the U.S. women’s gymnastics team, stretching is as effortless as breathing.At the beginning of each training session, competitors complete a 20-minute warm-up to prepare them to take on the ...