Standing single leg pike question

Hey guys

forgive me if this has been covered before but I did search and couldn’t find a difinitive answer

of the 2 pics below which is preferable 

pic 1 - I have my foot away from the wall somewhat to keep my straight leg more perpendicular to the floor - 

pic 2- I have my heel touching the wall but as you can see due to my flexibility inadequacies there is now more of an angle  in the straight leg as I cannot get my upper leg to the wall 

 

As i say which one is better to continue with at my current level ?

many thanks

leigh 

Hey Leigh,

You want the heel of your straight leg on the wall. For you, I also suggest using a yoga block to elevate your hands a bit as shown in the technique tip video. That will help you keep APT.

Thanks Everett that’s great 

yes I usually do use the blocks but didn’t here for the quick photo I wanted to submit but I should have included sorry 

thanks again