ways of getting into split heel

Jenn started this discussion · 7/1/2010

So I love doing the split heel and then going into cupid/knee swing and marley from there, but I always get into it by putting my lower foot on the pole then lifting my other leg up sideways and planting my calf against the top. Unfortunately I can't do that with heels on. So I am wondering what other ways you can get into it without having to place the bottom foot on the pole. Any ideas?

6 replies

amy · 7/1/2010
we were trying out a similar thing the other day-- going into prana's version of a spatchcock, but the legs are really close to a split heel. try starting in ext butterfly, and controlling that trailing leg (the one that isn't on the pole) as you swing it down to the pole.
Voodoochild · 7/3/2010
Wow I have absolutely no clue what any of those names mean! I guess I need to do my homework! lol Sry im not much help 😕
pole-twista · 7/6/2010
you may be able to get into it from gemini ( using outside leg to hang than reaching above it ..actually let me just do a quick vid tutorial to see if this is what you even mean .. will have it up in less than 10mins,..
pole-twista · 7/6/2010
ok posting vid now. forgot how to post a link to it here, but hope it helps ☀️
Jenn · 7/7/2010
Thanks ladies, both of those sound like fine ideas. Only problem is I gemini and butterfly best with my R leg hooked and I need to have my L knee hooked for my kneeswing/kneehold/marley. 🙄 Oh well, guess I 'll have to practice more on my weaker side if i want to do it another way! In the meantime, I'll just have to side climb to get into it. Pole Twista- I couldn't find your video, what it is titled?
pole-twista · 7/7/2010
sorry jenn it was taken down. no tutorials allowed. can try to send you private message video tutorial if you want. 😉