Susan Papp Mlodzienski for you… Other thing with Marta Split. There is a lot of upper back and neck involved in the setup too. Try looking up to help keep your chest away from the pole.. even when you go for the leg grab part. If we let the chest sink.. it’s really hard to complete the move.

A fun sits combo to try for the current challenge!! 😍❤️

Coach Tiana , I did Day 1 of the gym program this morning. I felt this, but after looking at this video, it looks like my hip is really rotating externally in the back… I don’t think this is correct. Can you take a peek? Thank you!!

Susan Papp Mlodzienski response to your question you posted here on the feed:

1. Hamstring engagement.. make sure both heels are actively squeezing towards your booty
2. The sequence of the setup.. it's important to create space between yourself and the pole (which is why spin can be helpful for this move.. the spin helps create some of that space):
   1. inside arm is high and straight
   2. outside reaches out, hooks at the elbow
   3. top arm releases so the elbow arm can grab the inside shoulder
   4. the free hand grabs the foot

I'm posting a slow mo video of this setup.
Update me!!

John Flynn asked a question regarding more intense shoulder stretches to add to his daily shoulder stretches. I gave him the idea of elevating feet in bridge which is a really good way to put more of the flexibility work in the upper back and shoulders. I filmed a video of this and added a few other ideas as well!Back & Shoulder drills filmed for a specific student on the Pole App, Pole with Steph.
https://youtu.be/HSFU7GKtDkw

Katie Strelau I can’t post a video in a comment so here’s the follow up on your Janeiro question ❤️

Great job with the last challenge babes!! So proud of all of you! 🤩🎉❤️💪🏼

So proud of Jess Crane for her first full moon after watching the tutorial here on the App!! Yassssss!! Time to celebrate! 🎉🎉🎉