Bring your left knee down to the ground. While walking your hands back, reach your hips back toward your left heel and lengthen the right leg. Hold this pose for 20 to 30 seconds, or longer if comfortable. Don't forget to breathe.

Can everyone do the splits?

With practice and dedication, most healthy individuals can learn how to do the splits. For people who are more flexible, this could take weeks or months. For those of us who are less flexible, it could take months or even years.

Is it good to be able to do the splits?

The benefits of being able to do a split are endless. ... Practicing the splits is great for your joint health, flexibility, and balance — qualities that become more and more important as we age. All of these things factor into how much range of motion we retain, our physical independence, and overall quality of life.