When I was a little kid, I was really proud of my ability to do a perfect side-split. Tragically, I did not carry this talent with me into adulthood, and these days I just have to settle for a mostly-sad cartwheel if I want to (not) impress people with my gymnastic skills.
Splits are not an easy move to carry off unless you have seriously flexible hips, which is why most people leave this particular achievement to the professionals. A side-split, for those who aren’t familiar with the term, is no picnic.
It involves stretching one leg all the way in front of you, and one leg all the way behind you until you are flat on the ground. It’s not to be confused with a front-split, which involves moving each leg straight out to either side until you’re flat on the ground. This, if you can believe it, is even more challenging.
Fortunately, despite my many gymnastic failures, lots of people are still carrying the torch of athletic talent forward, like these incredible senior citizen synchronized swimmers in Harlem. Of course, a handful of these prodigious talents are also taking their skills to the street.
Like these street performers stirring things up with an amateur filmmaker, internet sensation Logan Paul is taking his latest viral efforts to the sidewalks and crosswalks of NYC. Watch on to see what it takes to “split” New York City.
And if you're blown away by his incredible skill and hilarious comedic timing, please SHARE on Facebook for everyone who loves a good street performance as much as we do!
