PROP YOUR PHONE UP AND FOLLOW ALONG!
We've created these videos with the goal of bringing gymnastics to everyone, everywhere. You don't need a gym full of fancy equipment to practice — All you need is a little self motivation!
Follow along in real time with the Kokokahi Optional Team as they stretch and work on flexibility before and after their practices. Good luck and have fun!
We've created these videos with the goal of bringing gymnastics to everyone, everywhere. You don't need a gym full of fancy equipment to practice — All you need is a little self motivation!
Follow along in real time with the Kokokahi Optional Team as they stretch and work on flexibility before and after their practices. Good luck and have fun!
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SESSION 01 | TIME: 17:00HIP SQUARING SPLITS + STRADDLESStretch alongside the Kokokahi Optional Team for this 17:00 session focusing on the forward splits and straddle position.
We are propping our back leg at a 90 degree angle against a block to make sure the hips stay square during our splits, and using a slider under the front foot to encourage the gymnasts to sink into deeper positions. During each split, we will go through a few different dynamic exercises that will challenge your split flexibility with movement! |
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SESSION 02 | TIME: 14:00HIP SQUARING SPLITS + TOE POINTThis 14:00 over stretch will challenge how square you can keep your hips in each of your forward splits, how much you can relax during middle splits, and spend time working on your toe point. To best follow along with the Kokokahi Optional gymnasts, you’ll want to grab a slider and a box, if you have them!
As always, make sure to modify any positions, splits, or stretches to best fit your personal ability level! You should always play these things safe, easing yourself into these stretches, and never pushing yourself to an unsafe range of motion. Everyone has a starting point, and if you want to improve, just stay consistent with your stretching and be smart about how you approach it! |
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SESSION 03 | TIME: 12:00DYNAMIC SPLITS + FROG HIP OPENERThis 12:00 session will take you through hip squaring splits with a little twist — We're adding dynamic movement! You'll be stretching and lengthening your muscles through slow, controlled movements while sitting in your split position.
Then, we'll spend time opening your hips and improving your middle split with the frog position. |
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SESSION 04 | TIME: 19:00PARTNER ASSISTED SPLITSGrab a buddy and let's stretch! During this 19:00 session, partners will help each other balance in different positions, so they can gently increase their normal range of motion.
Remember, these are high level gymnasts, so if your flexibility isn't quite at their level, please scale back your positions to stay safe! It's all about stretching at a level that you're safely able to do. Feel free to stay on the floor, if needed! Grab a box, slider if you have one, and a partner — Let's stretch! |
