Hopefully these alternatives / other angles help! Again the key for me is thinking about opening my chest, aiming for my back to get to the pole and keeping my hips forward (not collapsing at the hips towards a pike shape - more like staying as a ‘banana’). Push up with the lower hand!

Something also to think about is opening up your chest and pushing off the pole with your lower hand (when/as you lower the top leg).

I AM SO EXCITED TO MEET YOU ALL!!  This is the best birthday present ever 🥰.  I'm hard at work on more tutorials for you all too!

Hiiii! I’m the madwoman who loves this move :). I always exit down rather than back up the pole. Sounds like I will see you in Key West soon and we can play!

I love janeiro! (I'm weird, I know :))