Al ejecutar un split, las líneas definidas por los muslos internos de las piernas forman un ángulo de aproximadamente 180 grados. Este gran ángulo produce un estiramiento significativo y consecuentemente denota una excelente flexibilidad de los músculos isquiotibiales e iliopsoas. Debido a esto, los splits se usan a menudo como ejercicio de estiramiento para calentar y para aumentar la flexibilidad de los músculos de las piernas.

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A split (commonly referred to as splits or the splits) is a physical position in which the legs are in line with each other and extended in opposite directions. Splits are commonly performed in various athletic activities, including dance, figure skating, gymnastics, martial arts, contortionism, synchronized swimming, cheerleading and yoga. A person who has assumed a split position is said to be "in a split" or "doing the splits". When executing a split, the lines defined by the inner thighs of the legs form an angle of approximately 180 degrees. This large angle significantly stretches, and thus demonstrates excellent flexibility of, the hamstring and iliopsoas muscles. Consequently, splits are often used as a stretching exercise to warm up and enhance the flexibility of leg muscles.

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