How can I get my splits?

Question:

How can I get my splits?

I know I need to stretch, but are there any specific stretches I should work on more?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: im very close to my split (about 5cm off the floor) and this is how:
1) do the frog stretch: sit on the floor straight back with your legs out like frogs legs but touching by your feet....the aim is to have your joint feet right up by your bum and your legs flat on the floor.
2)pike stretch: put both legs straight in front of you and first point your toes and put your head on your straight knees.....then flex your feet (put your toes and feet upwards...pointing at the ceiling) and put your head on your knees
3)straddle stretch: put your legs to either side and stretch either leg
4)sit next to a wall in straddle (facing the wall) and your aim is to be able to sit against to wall in straddle
5)lunge: one leg in front one behind! the front one is bent but make sure your knee DOES NOT go over your feet or it will not work...do this with both legs!
6)from the lunge slide into the front split and hold for 30secs (if you can...if your physically can't then do it for 10 and then gradually build up)
repeat all streatches and try again!!
do this routine twice a day....after a bath/shower is good because it warms up your muscles!!
it may take alot of work but you can do it!! perserverance is the key :o)
good luck :o)
try the forward split first its easier!
x x x x x x x