Espi response to your question here :))
The fact you’re feeling the engagement on the way back up is the important part, so these are just tips to continue making them better!
I like to have inside hand low and that forces me to use both arms equally when I switch sides so stronger arm isn’t accidentally doing more work lol
When you feel like you can start going a little lower, slide your hands down with you and then slowly make your way back up, walking your hands up the pole like I do in this video!
Obviously you DO NOT need to go this low. This was just an example video I had in my camera roll that I never shared and thought it was perfect for you to see what I’m talking about here! Lmk if these things make sense :)) thanks for asking the questions here in the community!!!