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Originally posted by Poloboy
Never sprint as a warm up. Jog. You'll cause serious damage.
Also, technically, the stretch mentioned would be stretching your hip extensors.
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Technically, that stretch works on your piriformis, a muscle that is deep to your gluteal muscles.
Greyeyes, what level of flexibility did you have before beginning stretching? To go from average flexibility (just short of touching toes) to doing full splits, it will take at 2-3 years of stretching 3 times a week, depending on your body. I wouldn't recommend heavy stretching every single day. Stretch lightly every day maybe, and do a more intense stretch every third day or so.
Be sure that your muscles have healed before you stretch againm - if they're sore all the time, you are stretching too often. Jogging or other aerobic exercise with your legs helps to stay flexible and see faster increases in my experience. Also, be sure to do resistance training for your legs in the gym if you are running.