A standing side leg hold, often called a “Y Scale” in the contortion world, is a fun (and impressive!) standing balance that showcases leg flexibility. Unlike a “regular” standing split, a Y Scale is an open split position that allows for both turn-out in the hips, and a tilt of the hips to maximize
How to Do a Y Scale Leg Hold — Dani Winks Flexibility
Needle scales are hard y'all! One of my favorite, less-frustrating
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How to Do a Y Scale Leg Hold — Dani Winks Flexibility
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Here's a cool “fake split” (meaning it looks quite split-y but is
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