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At the same time, we then lift the hips toward the elbow and execute a scapular elevation (to compensate for the depression generated while hanging from the arm) as soon as the hip reaches the elbow, and then the leg opposite to the hold- ing arm (outside leg) will initiate the movement toward the vertical until we reach the final posi- tion.
This movement requires greater pull strength from the arm we are hanging from, since the bot- tom arm will not be able to push against the tail (unlike Chinese pole o Pole Dance where we can push against it).
We should maintain shoulder engagement (scap- ular elevation and a light retraction or protrac- tion), to keep our hips up and retain proper align- ment, to maintain balance through the body and a neutral shoulder blade.
We could perform this movement with legs together (Russian technique). In this case, the movement will require a greater strength and control of our body when legs will perform the upward movement toward the vertical.
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