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X Position Tips; How To

Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 6:05 pm
by Livestrong120
hey guys, i started this post for all who want to get into x, but are still working on it, post your tips on here

tip #1 lift one leg on a high desk and sitting, move your head slowly under it, keeping the leg on top of the desk

Use the Headboard

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 10:43 am
by MikeB
I haven't done the x-position for awhile, but I recall that the headboard was always a good source of leverage for me.

From the "bottoms up" position (as referred to in the "How to" section fo this site), I'd position myself on the bed with my toes positioned just underneath the headboard where it meets the top of the mattress. Then, I'd squeeze my arms through my legs and pull my head ans shoulders through so that my pits were positioned against the back of my legs. At this point, your head and shoulders are beyond your knees, and it's only a little farther before you can drop your toes off the headboard and postion your ankles behind your head. But the key is to keep those toes under the headboard to give you the leverage you need.

Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 9:29 pm
by Suckcess
It's important to stretch your legs out fully to get the X position to work. Once I do that, I usually lean up against a couch, and put one leg behind my head at a time.

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2005 1:09 pm
by pictures
I find it really hard to, i can get my legs behind my head but not naturally, my neck is bent downwards to make room, i need some tips in being able to keep them there on their own.

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2005 9:58 pm
by Suckcess
pictures wrote:I find it really hard to, i can get my legs behind my head but not naturally, my neck is bent downwards to make room, i need some tips in being able to keep them there on their own.
Stretch in the plough position, and repeat it for as long as you think it will take to get stretched out.

My best results happened when I stretched out in the plough, and stretched my legs out thoroughly. I think having a workout a few hours before helps too.

Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2005 12:36 pm
by pictures
Come on help me out , i just fcant get it