Why You’re Flat in Splits on Land But Not in the Water : Artistic Swimming Tips

Why are you flat in splits on land, but not upside down in the water? 🤸‍♀️💦 If you’re an artistic swimmer or coach, you’ve probably asked this question—and today, I’m breaking it all down for you. In this video, we’ll cover: ✔️ Why passive flexibility isn’t enough ✔️ How much flexibility you actually need ✔️ Why overstretching can hurt performance ✔️ The key muscle groups that need more strength ✔️ A simple way to evaluate your athletes functionally 👇 JOIN ME THIS JULY: 📍 In-person summer camp for athletes 📅 July 14–18 in West Chester, PA 🎯 Focus: flexibility, strength, technique & confidence 💌 DM me on Instagram @ingashark for details Or email at: [email protected] 🧠 Online mentorship for coaches also begins in early July ✔️ Learn how to build smarter, safer, and stronger athletes ✔️ Attend the in-person camp for free as a guest coach Hit LIKE if this helped you, SUBSCRIBE for more expert content, and COMMENT with your biggest flexibility struggle! #artisticswimming #flexibilitytraining #splittips #synchroswimming #coachingtips #summertraining