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Level: Advanced
Description
Any split-line trick taken beyond 180°, often supported by the pole. Requires extreme flexibility and excellent control. Seen in moves like oversplit jade, oversplit nutcracker, or oversplit moth.
Muscles Used
Typical Use
- Hamstrings
- Hip flexors
- Adductors
- Core
Common Mistakes
- Flexibility tricks
- Competition routines
- Spin pole aesthetics
Safety Notes
- Forcing the split
- Rotating hips improperly
- Insufficient warm-up
High injury risk without adequate mobility training.
Never force an oversplit.
Variations
Anecdotes / Trivia
- Oversplit jade
- Oversplit moth
- Oversplit needle
A signature feature of elite flexibility dancers - stunning in photos, demanding in practice.