[header] How to do the pretzel stretch [title] Do some split kicks. [step] Split kicks will help to warm up your muscles and loosen up your hamstrings. Focusing on one side at a time, kick your leg up into the air straight in front of you and moving in towards your face. 
[substeps] Continue to kick your leg in this motion for about one minute and then switch to the other side. [title] Kick to the side for t-kicks.