Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Why womens can do the splits easier than males: SubPubic Archic greater than 90 degrees!

 Women tend to have greater flexibility than men, and this is partly attributed to differences in their pelvic structure, specifically the subpubic arch. 

 

The subpubic arch and its role
  • The subpubic arch is the angle formed by the convergence of the inferior rami of the ischium and pubis bones.
  • In females, this angle is typically wider (often greater than 90 degrees), while in males, it's narrower (less than 90 degrees).
  • This wider subpubic angle in females allows for greater mobility and range of motion in the pelvic area, according to the Cleveland Clinic. 

Impact on flexibility
  • This broader pelvic structure and wider subpubic arch in women are believed to facilitate a greater range of motion, particularly in activities like splits that require significant hip abduction and external rotation.
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