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'''Samakonasana''' <ref name="Samakonasana"/> or '''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.
#A common problem encountered during a side split is pain in the hip joints. Usually, the reason for this is that the split is being performed improperly (the pelvis may need to be tilted forward).
#Another common problem encountered during splits (both front and side) is pain in the knees.
== References ==
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<ref name="Samakonasana">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_(gymnastics)#Variations "wikipedia"]</ref>
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[[Category:Yoga]]
