caterpillar climb problem...

lovebug703 started this discussion · 3/14/2011

So I am 5'10" without heels. When I attemp to do the caterpillar climb here's how it goes. I get into the basic inverted position to start the climb and then start the caterpillar and once it's time to slide my feet up I realize that my feet are already at the very top of the pole... lol. Ah the problems that come with being tall : ( Plus not to mention I'm taller than most me when I wear heels...

3 replies

chemgoddess1 · 3/14/2011
I have the same issue at home...I have 8' ceilings and I am 5'8". If you want to practice it I would suggest starting from a handstand....invert, slide down, start. You can get maybe 2 climbs out this way.
lovebug703 · 3/14/2011
Thanks Chemgoddess! That's a good Idea.
lilblondie · 3/30/2011
you can caterpillar climb infinitely if you want ... each time you reach the invert position (including the first time), slide down until your head is about a foot off the ground, THEN caterpillar up. once you're secure, then slide down and repeat. you may find that sliding down can be kind of fun. :) i don't have this problem at home, but i practice at a studio with very short poles!