Split Leg Extension
Event
Beam
Floor
Skill
Leap
Equipment
2 Yoga Blocks
or
2 Mats of equal height
Drill Overview
Gymnast starts between two blocks in a half split (even if they can do a full split) with one hand on each block. Slowly extend the back leg straight, then lower back down to floor
Focus on the back leg fully extending and front leg staying tight. Don’t let the torso move up and down
What this helps with
Straightening back leg in leap and flexibility.
