Yay Inverted Crucifix and Scorpio, Boo Gemini!

Jengineer started this discussion · 8/12/2009

So tonight I did a (sloppy ungraceful) Scorpio for the first time in a l-o-n-g time, and that was awesome. I also managed to do an inverted crucifix comfortably for the first time. Well, I guess I cheated by wearing boots, and the dismount wad NOT graceful, but I held it for a good 10 seconds or so, so it felt really good. Anyway, I need some advice on the Gemini. I invert, but then when I try to cross my leg over the pole (outside leg) I feel like my hands are right where my leg needs to go. Do I need to move them or something? I watched Veena's vid, and I still can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Anyone else have this problem?

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Veena · 8/12/2009
Good job on the crucifix and scorpio!! The hand getting in the way is a common problem, so don't worry its not just you. 😉 It is more than likely a matter of strength. You need to be sure that your inverting is really solid, you need to have enough control to LIFT your butt/hips higher so you will clear the hand. So be sure your, A. not using a big kick of momentum to invert, and B. giving an extra PULL up, with your upper back and biceps. The stronger you become the easier it will be to clear the hand. 😀