Welcome to this lesson on the kinesiology of Front Splits. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to really get to know your own body, exactly what might be holding you back with some of your Irish Dance skills and goals? As we are currently in a program dedicated to front splits, leading into developing the strength and power for clicks and extensions, this class is a great introduction to those muscles that are involved. Enjoy!
What might be restricting your front split? Let’s start to explore with this video. Please have a yoga mat, blocks and a camera ready for these assessments.
The initial video is a lesson from the ‘easy flexibility’ program & can be found on youtube. *This is also a course that I am currently enrolled in 🙂
What is an anterior pelvic tilt? and do you have an anterior pelvic tilt? Find out with Coach Fran with this assessment.. From here we will then learn to fix it and improve your posture for Irish Dance.
Video 2. Ankle mobility assessment. You’ll need a wall.. Also grab your notebook and let’s take some notes.
*If you’re currently in the Lessons and Assessments area and need help with your ankle range of motion. Head to the the “ankle mobility” area.