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Inverts
I'm now quite advanced with tricks but my invert skills are seriously lacking, so I'm wondering if anyone has any tips they can share which will help. I'm self teaching at the moment, but have asked teachers in the past and it hasnt really helped :s I'm fine with basic invert, shoulder mount, cradle mount, and iguana mount (although any deadlift tips are welcome). My problem areas are as follows:
Air invert – I can get over and grab the pole with my legs (although sometimes I need to kick off the pole) but I've never been able to go straight into inverted V.
Air shoulder mount – Havent been trying this one for long and not doing too bad considering so might just be a case of perservering.
Handspring – tried every type going and just cant get over. Been trying to do one for coming up 2 years!
Flag/brass monkey mount – I did get up a couple of times but was gripping on in a really bad way with my foot. Was shown a different way and have completely lost the first way. I think most of what I'm doing is coming from a kick up. My arms dont seem to be doing an awful lot other than holding on.
I think those are the main ones, but any tips on others (air flag mount, air cradle mount) also gratefully received!
NB: I'm getting quite strong so I'm not sure its all a strength issue.
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3 Replies
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Work on core strengthening exercises as all those mounts depend alot on core strength. Doing pole tucks & holding them, scissor & straddle leg pole pull ups, practicing controlled elbow & handstands, also help tons. And practice, practice, practice on controlling how you get in & out of your inverts. HTH!
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And it sounds like your arm strength needs a little boost too: Doing light weight (using 5-8 pound hand weights) exercises that targets strengthening shoulders, triceps & biceps, as well as doing daily push ups, plank holds, using a pull up bar and elbow/hands stands will help there.
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And it sounds like your arm strength needs a little boost too: Doing light weight (using 5-8 pound hand weights) exercises that targets strengthening shoulders, triceps & biceps, as well as doing daily push ups, plank holds, using a pull up bar and elbow/hands stands will help there.
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