Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a complex-sounding technique that is actually pretty simple. When you contract strongly followed by relaxation, it has the effect of switching off your body’s tendency to fight and resist max range movements. While passive stretching remains the go-to standard, many studies show PNF can sometimes match its efficacy. We find it particularly useful for the full splits. Here's how to practice it: 1️⃣ Straddle a pile of couch pillows with blocks or