Eka Mat on Instagram: "I see there’s a lot of interest in the Russian split! Well then, here’s another video for you — one of my favorite and most essential conditioning exercises. The hardest part about the Russian split — after the split itself — is the balance. And the secret to balance? Relaxing everything except the muscles that actually matter. In the beginning, your whole body tenses up and starts shaking — that’s exactly what throws you off. So take a breath, relax… and then go try this

Russian Splits begin with intention. This first sequence is all about setting the body up for success: 1️⃣ Stepping onto the carriage with balance and control 2️⃣ Hands grounded on the shoulder blocks for upper-body support 3️⃣ Front foot placed intentionally at the crease of the headrest for stability 4️⃣ Back foot pressing diagonally into the footbar to create length, opposition, and control Only then does the movement begin. From a bent-knee lunge to a split, the work comes from: 🔥 Inner thi

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