Stephanie Tallant

Key West, FL, United States

Hi Susan! Thanks for posting this here so we can work through it! That’s actually good feedback. You should feel active work in the lower back—those spinal extensors help with leg lift and hip extension (they’re the exact muscles we work to strengthen in the flying cobra sequences).

But let’s also make sure you’re getting good upper-back engagement:✅ Think about gently pulling your shoulder blades down and together as you extend.✅ Keep your chest broad and lift from your sternum, so you’re not just arching through your lower spine.

If you try those cues and still only feel it in the low back, let me know! I’m happy to help you troubleshoot more or suggest some modifications for you :)

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03 Jul 07:40

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Welcome Susan! Happy to have you here :) You can find the Printable Training Schedules under "Resources" in the Flexibility Program Collection. I've attached a screenshot for you. There are 3 examples to help you get started based on your personal goals and schedule. Please let me know if you'd like help deciding which option is best for you! As always, these are just examples—everyone’s training will look a little different based on our unique lives :)

Thanks for the warm welcome to Das, Michelle! ❤️

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02 Jul 13:19

Yes! Happy to do this :) I love this request, thank you!

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02 Jul 13:19

Stephanie Tallant For reference on students that see this comment in the future.. the post with the video and the tips for the aerial Reiko mount: https://polewithsteph.com/community/posts/hi-students-one-of-our-amazing-subs

jamimah hahahahah yes!! 😂😂

30 Jun 13:39

Omg yes this will be perfect for you during your "no home pole" time- yay! Keep me updated on how it's going 😍

molly rudolphi You're welcome!! Keep us updated when you try again :) 

Susan Papp Mlodzienski okay great! that top arm PULL is just as important as the bottom shoulder PUSH when doing the handspring. And watch around 25:29 of this video for a quick review on the setup with a band so we can make sure band is in the correct spot :) 

28:09

Int Adv Tutorial Handspring

This one’s a classic and a challenge—and I absolutely love...

😂😂😂 you both are going to laugh at this... I have also only done it once... for the sole reason that I really wanted it in the App's Dictionary! hahahaha it's quite terrible to be completely honest! but something a little more helpful (lol) it's a huge twist and side stretch on your left side, so you want to move your left arm up and open it back as much as possible (think bicep to ear). jamimah  Vanessa

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