Stephanie Tallant okay so watch from about 27:50 - 30:00 & pay close attention to when I start talking abou the "percentage" of ab engagement we should maintain throughout our backbend (around 29:12). This is a good exercise to practice how to hold engagement in the core when we are in an extended back position. Sometimes a block feels like too much, so you can start by using a rolled up towel or the block on the small setting. Have you happened to come across this specific drill in any of the classes you've taken on the app? just curious how it felt for you if it's something you've already done. Let me know babe!

jamimah oooo this might be part of the reason you are feeling it in your back.. I explain the concept of ab engagement while in a backbend position in one of my backbend classes. I will make sure to find that class today and tag it here on this thread with the specific timestamps of the explanation. Stay tuned!!

Morgane Crucy you're so welcome!! Keep me updated!

Nina I'm looking forward to it all!! So glad you're here ❤️

You all are awesome!! Thanks so much for responding. Stay tuned! ❤️

Yay! I'm thrilled to hear this was helpful to you. And thank you so much for that request. I do believe it's time for another shoulder flexibility video. I will do some brainstorming on what drills to include & film that. Another video I was thinking might be helpful to you.. it's more upper back related, but that can be very helpful to shoulders too! Have you happened to try this one yet?

jamimah let's troubleshoot!

does it hurt your low back? do you remember if you were squeezing your glutes and abs?

Morgane Crucy You're so welcome!! I don't believe it's 100% necessary, (but lol) the closer our belly button is to the floor in that straddle position, the more likely we are to have the proper technique in the move and to be able to safely enter & exit it. So again, that's not to say it's not possible, but it might not be optimal. Does that make sense :)

Omg Nina! I am so so happy for you! I know it's an amazing feeling to be experiencing these gains - and really excited to see what else continues to feel stronger and more flexible! And you made my day with this, so I really appreciate you taking the time to post this, thank you!!Also tagging Coach Tiana, becuase she's the one that writes that incredibly useful gym program, thank you Coach Tiana!!