Jade Split (Pole)

A Jade split is an advanced pole pose that displays a horizontal split while the athlete remains suspended from the vertical pole. The classic shape uses contact through one arm and one leg, although variations change the grip and leg position.

It requires substantial hip flexibility, active split control, shoulder stability, and reliable pole contact. Passive flexibility alone is not enough because the athlete must hold the split while suspended.

A Jade split emphasizes a horizontal split shape around the pole, while an Iron X is a wide straddle hold supported by the arms with the body extended away from the pole. They test different combinations of flexibility, grip, and upper-body strength.

The Jade split is normally presented as a static or held pose rather than a traveling spin. The defining feature is the suspended split position, not rotation around the pole.