When I invert I still feel it in my back muscles- the ones between the scapula. I do the scapula exercises you teach-front, back, up, down scapula but I don't seem to feel like it's targeting those muscles. Other general exercises I do are push ups, jumping jacks, sit ups, crunches, lunges, the flex band exercises to strengthen the shoulders, pole push-ups, the one where you stand with your feet at the pole base and pull yourself to the pole then lean back (forgot what it's called), leg lifts, yoga, pull ups, stretching, etc etc. I don't want my back to give out because my arms and abs feel like they are stronger than my back.
I would like to strengthen my wrists too. I type all day and sometimes my wrists feel weak, esp when doing the twisted grip. Sometimes I feel it in my wrists when doing superman as well. Never pain, just a feeling like those muscles haven't caught up with the other arm muscles.
Last thing is I'm doing the leg raises for my hip flexors. My goal is to invert with straight legs and other things that require strong hip flexors. Not sure the exercises I'm doing are the right ones. Ive booked some private lessons and take classes at a local studio but honestly I feel like i get more out of studio Veena because I can tailor it to my level and repeat things if I need to. I am more concerned about doing the right strengthening than progressing quickly. Safety first! Thanks!!
