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Even if you're a total beginner, you can start the process of preparing for Shoulder Mounts using this tutorial. Feeling skin irritation is normal, but if you feel other pain, check your placement of the pole on the trapezius and remember to use your hands and arms too!
Did you know your thumb position also matters when it comes to using the cup grip? Let's take a look.
A. Thumb closed – This is the most common thumb placement you'll see, but if you feel like you can't manage a secure grip, try the thumb open (B) option instead!
B. Thumb open – My personal favorite. This one is great for increasing stability!
C. Thumb extended – Useful for some transitions from Shoulder Mount!
When working on the Shoulder Mount, try each of these thumb positions and see which one you prefer for this trick. I'd love to hear which one you choose.
Muscles Strengthened: GLUTES / ABDOMINALS / ERECTOR SPINAE / LATISSIMUS / RHOMBOIDS / BICEPS / HANDS
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That will happen when you have warm skin with a little moisture on it from sweat. You can either wear a tee shirt when working on these or focus on using the hands more, this takes a lot of practice tho.
How do you stop your shoulder from skipping down the pole (from skin grip) and keep it looking smooth? I keep having trouble with that part.
Aha!!! that's the ticket. Thank you!!! Love your treasure trove of videos <3
When doing this in heels the back foot is the anchor using the ball of the foot, the front sliding foot is just gliding on the floor. I turn my heel to the side usually.
is there a trick to doing this in heels or is it just a matter of having enough foot flexibility so the toes can get on the floor?
This tutorial was so useful, Veena! I was following along with your basic warm up from day 1 of the takeoff series and I paused it when I got to the shoulder slide thinking, hmmm…I wonder if she has one of those meticulous demonstrations for this move? I’m glad I looked for it because the tip about using the true grip to avoid too much pressure on the shoulder is just what I needed. I have minor pain in my right shoulder with backward rotation and I’m trying to protect it as I slowly build up grip strength and stronger shoulder/back muscles. I take two strength training classes per week along with one session with a personal trainer who help with modifications, and it’s such a relief to find an online instructor that does the same. Your background in personal training adds so much value to your classes!
Wonderful! I’m so happy I’m able to provide the information you need ?