Front Split: the mistake you must avoid Let’s talk about front splits and a very common error I see all the time. Many people, once they get into a front split, tend to lean toward the front leg. This might not look like a big mistake, but it can become problematic. Here’s why. In a front split, the main limiting factor is usually the back leg, not the hamstrings of the front leg. More specifically, it’s the hip flexors of the back leg that restrict the position. When you lean too much toward th