
Originally Posted by
alenadowns
depending on how you are trying to get up...via facing or via back.
Here is how I teach. Hope it helps.
From facing if you are right handed....pole is slightly to your right.
Right hand facing down at hip height on the pole..left hand facing up, grabs at eye level.
Left leg is swung...as ina cartwheel up to the pole.
Catch the pole with your instep (bottom of the inside zipper on boots) on your lift foot.
Push with your left foot to bring your body inverted.
From Back facing.....(right handed)
Back on pole...3 points touch..head, shoulders and upper tailbone.
Grab pole behind your head..right hand on bottom, left on top
Tilt head to the left, you should be able to lay your head back with the pole beside it.
Kick up your right leg, pull with your upper body to allow your foot to hook the pole.
This one takes practice, you may only be able to kick at eye level until your abs strenghthen.
There is also another way to get into this position..via the scizzor spin.
Grab pole on right side of body with both hands.
Throw left leg up, raise the right as if you are going to spin.
Take both legs and wrap the top of the pole.
As far as loosing skin during these moves..I recommend boots, they protect your body!
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