do the splits

To stretch one's legs straight out in opposite directions away from one's trunk as one lowers to the ground. I did gymnastics for a few years but could never do the splits. My hamstrings were always too tight for that. These cheerleaders are such acrobats! I mean, that one just did the splits, this one's doing some crazy back flip thing—they're incredible! A: "Wow, I can't believe you can still do the splits after all these years!" B: "Well, having a daily yoga practice definitely helps."