Why is it that girls can do the splits and guys can't?

Answer by  Anonymous

Women's bodies are more flexible throughout the hips to allow a baby to pass through. Men can do splits but women have the anatomical advantage.

Answer by  Crystal47 (59)

There are many male gymnasts and martial artists who have trained their bodies to be able to do the splits, although the ability for males to do this is rather uncommon. Males and females alike can become able to do the splits if they continually stretch their muscles to do so.

Answer by  DanielleK (535)

Men can acctually do the splits as well, but it requires a little more work because girls tend to be more limber then men.

Answer by  Anonymous

I'm a girl and I can't do the splits!!! I can't handstand or cartwheel either! It's all about athletic ability and how flexible you are. It just so happens that more girls than boys can do the splits but not ALL girls.

Answer by  Gabriel (2146)

First of all, the statement is not entirely true. Ever watched a male gymnast? What is true is that the shape of a woman's hips allow more flexibility than mens, so it takes guys more training and effort to be able to do the splits. With some work, most men could do the splits.

Answer by  tc25dreamer (180)

Some girls can't to splits and some boys can. It's all about how flexible you are.

Answer by  sicckus (38)

It depends on the individual and their physical activity type and level. I personally can and always have been able to and i am a male. It is a combination of naturally (before i started training) and now i am a martial artist so training helps.

Answer by  Anonymous

i know guys that can do splits

Answer by  Anonymous

Our culture encourages flexible women, as it's thought of as sexy. Flexibility is a somewhat effeminate trait, so you won't see dudes showing off as often.