Front splits in 70 days! How-to

Then the splits were also achieved! :)
For me, the front splits were much easier physically than the full side split, though it was mentally challenging to stretch in “two directions” when the side split was only in one direction.
From day 1 of stretching to successful front splits:
1/5 to 19/6 (for left foot forward) and
1/5 to 29/6 (for right foot forward)
50 days for left foot forward.
60 days for right foot forward.
Total number of stretching days:
29 for left foot forward and 39 for right foot forward.
Total number of rest days:
21.
Preparations:
A few days of research regarding stretching exercises and planning for stretching/rest days.
A warm-up program for the front splits was created with exercises and time for each exercise determined.
The exercises I did were the same from day 1 to successful front splits, although I adjusted the intensity and duration a bit depending on how the body felt each day.
The exercises consisted of:
A warm-up exercise for hamstrings (for each leg) and a warm-up exercise for quads (for each leg), then the splits themselves.
Days 1-9
Muscle soreness primarily in the quads, but not as much in the hamstrings. I think the hamstrings are quite flexible thanks to the already achieved side split :)
Day 10
Started to notice significant progress and increased depth a lot.
Day 11
Started using a massage gun in every stretching session.
Day 19
Changed the routine to stretch 90-100% of max stretch.
2x5 minutes for each leg and exercise.
Day 33
Booked a massage to further loosen up for the front splits.
Day 37
Left calf touches the floor. Right was not quite on the floor yet.
Day 43
Started using the sauna after gym sessions but before stretching.
Also started the “Wim Hof” breathing technique and cold shower challenge this day (might have had a positive impact on stretching).
Day 50
Left front split achieved!
Days 51-59
Stretched the right front split every day!
Day 60
Right font split achieved!

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Then the splits were also achieved! :)
For me, the front splits were much easier physically than the full side split, though it was mentally challenging to stretch in “two directions” when the side split was only in one direction.
From day 1 of stretching to successful front splits:
1/5 to 19/6 (for left foot forward) and
1/5 to 29/6 (for right foot forward)
50 days for left foot forward.
60 days for right foot forward.
Total number of stretching days:
29 for left foot forward and 39 for right foot forward.
Total number of rest days:
21.
Preparations:
A few days of research regarding stretching exercises and planning for stretching/rest days.
A warm-up program for the front splits was created with exercises and time for each exercise determined.
The exercises I did were the same from day 1 to successful front splits, although I adjusted the intensity and duration a bit depending on how the body felt each day.
The exercises consisted of:
A warm-up exercise for hamstrings (for each leg) and a warm-up exercise for quads (for each leg), then the splits themselves.
Days 1-9
Muscle soreness primarily in the quads, but not as much in the hamstrings. I think the hamstrings are quite flexible thanks to the already achieved side split :)
Day 10
Started to notice significant progress and increased depth a lot.
Day 11
Started using a massage gun in every stretching session.
Day 19
Changed the routine to stretch 90-100% of max stretch.
2x5 minutes for each leg and exercise.
Day 33
Booked a massage to further loosen up for the front splits.
Day 37
Left calf touches the floor. Right was not quite on the floor yet.
Day 43
Started using the sauna after gym sessions but before stretching.
Also started the “Wim Hof” breathing technique and cold shower challenge this day (might have had a positive impact on stretching).
Day 50
Left front split achieved!
Days 51-59
Stretched the right front split every day!
Day 60
Right font split achieved!