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I started doing some leg stretches a few weeks ago after I noticed my form deteriorating on the final few reps of my barbell squats. I figured it was a lack of hamstring/ankle flexibility. Anyway I started stretching and i'm really enjoying it, stretching feels great! I was about 2 inches off touching my toes before, now I can almost palm the floor. I can just about get my head between my knees in a sitting down position too (not sure what it's called).
Form has improved, I can go lower on the squats, which is always better. Core strength still could do with improving.
I'm also trying to learn the splits (sideways ones) and for some extra motivation i've put up a £20 bet that says I can do it by January 10th with a girl I know. It's pretty painful so far ... I'm gonna lose da cash aren't I .. How long does it normally take to do? Male, 1m84, 78kg. Long legs.