SLS/PE6 form feedback

Can you please provide me with feedback on my form?

https://drive.google.com/open?id=19Kdz9xEbP2hNqZHxRDU8wUh19KRY4q1R

I find it very hard to get off the ground at the mobility movement. I have to push up with my hands a bit and then I can complete the move. I still feel the outside of my feet working a lot and by the end of the 5th set, they are on fire. Any pointers on how to get off the ground with no arms?

Regards,

George

Hey George,

It looks like hip, knee, and ankle mobility are getting in the way on both of these exercises. For your PE, I recommend hanging onto a bar or side of a smith machine, similar to earlier SLS progressions, to help you balance. Then you will be able to focus on improving mobility rather than worrying you might fall. Once your mobility has improved, balancing will be much easier.

On your iM, I suggest starting from an elevated surface. As you become more comfortable with your twisting squats, gradually lower the surface you are sitting on until you are able to start from the ground.

Are you currently working through either of the Split courses?

My mobility is terrible and surely is my weakest link. I am working through the all three videos of the stretch series for the past 14 months and I have seen some progress, but I am still at the start of the journey.

For my PE, I will hang onto a bar and do it. Do you recommend that I sit lower, or have my torso move upwards? What should I focus on first?

For me IM, I will try an elevated surface to start with.

Thanks,

George

Hi George,

Keep working on the stretch series. My tip is that as you go down, try to turn out your hip even more so you can go lower and also you can try a bit of a wider stance. Yes try elevating for the iM.

@Leo Trinidad

I do not understand what you mean by "turn out your hip". I thought that the hips have to be square to the front at all times. Am I missing something?

I will take another video and post again.

Thanks,

George

Hi @George Traganidas 235308,

As you bend down your working leg, turning out your hip/widening the hip/turning the knee outwards will help you go down further. You can see this when you check out MSSSE1 of middle split. (knee/hip turned out) I hope this helps.

Thanks. I will try this next time.

@Leo Trinidad

Is this any better?

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1G81BnvoTiaet6dcrIj7lKOg8gCNK1Jgf

Thanks,

George

HI george, consider the idea of holding a KB with the arms rather than grab a fixed bar.

@Alessandro Mainente thanks for the suggestion. Would you hold the KB close to your body or with the arms extended in front as a counter balance?

George

it depends on how much aid you need. closer to the body means less help.

How does this look?

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fYn_ag5iLwaicafsanGKAH662FIFrMvm

Thanks,

George

@Alessandro Mainente does the latest video look better?

Try to hold the feet in place, the movement should be a smooth repetition.

Thanks. I will try again and record a video.