Aerial ABC's - Straddle Ups

[@angeltoiletdevil]

Thank you for doing this video! As much as I'm willing to pay for the aerial classes here, I find that I really don't get enough information about how to do some moves, like the straddle ups. In a recent class, the teacher taught us some leg lifts that would help us with our inverts. While it will eventually build me some core strength, she failed to mention the rationale and proper moves on how to do straddle ups. I see myself and my classmates jumping, hooking our feet on the silk to get an invert, and the teacher said it's okay for beginners! Please make more of these, this will be a perfect supplement for my aerial studies. And I need to find a new school.

[@sehutson]

I've taken intro classes at several different places and I've seen the same thing at every one of them! I get that a lot of people will never move on and they just want to see everybody get upside down and have fun, but it wasn't until I watched this that I realized where my form is off and how I can fix it. I just booked some private lessons so I can go work through it.

[@aerial_silks_hoop]

Ditto! I've been attending aerial for 8 months and I didn't know how to properly straddle up until I watched this video

[@silver000fish]

Literally the best aerial instruction video available on the net, as a corde lisse performer i look at some of the 'self taught' performers, or the vieos they learnt from and wince at the damage they are doing to their bodies with improper technique, or he potential risks of them not understanding the basic mechanics of the moves they are performing. Thanks for this series of videos, they're no less than a public health service!

[@Starday723y]

Going once per week, paying for private lessons because COVID......but reality is I'm gonna have to drop to once or twice per month. This channel will enable me to do the drills I need to learn pure technique when I can go to class so I can continue to advance....Thanks so much.

[@grlnexdoorable]

I thumbs upped for the cat photobomb @ 01:33!!!

[@justjwilliams]

thank you so much there is alot of content the does not show proper form and can lead to problems and making learning the silks dangerous yall are a life saver literally!!

[@LulzInducer]

This video just changed the way I think about star straddle in hammock...thanks so much Rain, this was so easy to understand and well done! Also the kitty jumping on you was so cute.

[@theclosetshopper]

I miss taking classes with you. You always make everything make sense to me. I'm still struggling with the straight arm straddle ups! They are so hard for me. But watching you makes me feel like I can do this. Miss you darlin! xo, Tracy

[@kija555]

More Aerial ABCs videos please!! I'm just starting out, and your teaching style of do's and dont's and level progressions is perfect. Thank you!

[@martinas5480]

So helpful. Now I see what Im doing wrong. Thank you so much!

[@Gcor239]

I've been enjoying the straight leg straight arm straddle up. Definitely challenging but it's made the bent arm straddle ups feel so easy!

[@jenvu1234]

someday i'll get to that last one, but for now, this video which will help me along the way as i work through each progression! thank you!!

[@hiyashifty9047]

thank you so much for posting this! I've been struggling with a basic tuck invert on aerial hoop for ages now. I think your tips here will help me :)

[@ClaireD111]

Thank you for this detailed video!

[@theoldaccountthatiusedtous6767]

Great video. I watched it back when I started aerial silks earlier this year (now I'm proud to say I can do a straddle up with bent knees), and I'm watching it again to pick up tips on doing it right (aka not jumping!)

[@PepperNelson]

Love the kitty video-bombing!

[@keatonwall1309]

This video has really helped me! I realized that I have been straightening my arms too soon. Thanks! I wish I had her control.

[@leling23]

Thank you for your sharing ❤ I also want to learn how to prevent arm slipping could you doing a video for us 🫶🏻❤

[@LoireLovely]

This was so helpful. Thank you. Training for 8 months so far 1x a week

[@katiemacormic7685]

THANKYOU SO MUCH for these tips, it's what makes all the difference in the world. Stay awesome and kitty wants to play too lol

[@samanthashea7527]

This was so helpful thank you!

[@BonesNewstead]

Really nicely done!

[@4jackvan]

Haha little kitty wants to be an acrobat too.

[@nkehli]

excellent tips,thanks

[@jentoll5698]

Kitty!! heehee This is great. Thanks, Rain! I miss you.

[@janellemurray4333]

VERY helpful!! Thank you!

[@covertvicky]

Hi. Very useful video!! Do you have any suggestions for 'bent arm conditioning' you mention? I'm more and more coming to the conclusion its something other than my abs holding me back. I can do a straddle cross back inversion (which i saw in another comment you consider harder). I can do a few chin-ups and 1 pull up at a time so my upper body is OK, but I'm obviously missing something for a bent arm position. I definitely feel very unstable hanging with bent arms (vs dead hang). Thanks

[@EleanorTheElf]

Thank you!

[@ariellebelle381]

thank you for this vid, its really helpful!

[@oeoeoeoeoe4354]

Hello!! Thanks for this video! I really have a hard time doing this, I get what you show at 4:03-4:25. Additionally, I feel kind of extra effort on my upper back, I think I'm keeping it quite open instead of locked and closed. Any recommendations on exercises I could work on?

[@wendybagley6775]

Do you have a any tips for straddle up on trapeze?

[@abluto4199]

Thank you so much!

[@puppysushi]

good work

[@HelloMoonTraveler]

@2:10, what is meant by "don't start with your pelvis arching down"? I don't see where the error is or understand what is meant. Thank you!

[@PaperDollMilitia]

Meaning when you set your self up ti bend your knees, make sure your pelvis is in line with your shoulders and feet, like a straight line. Don't arch your lower back, or extend your pelvis. Don't stick your butt out (which in this position would be "down" towards the floor)

[@tamaraallcorn3666]

Very helpful!! Thank you!!

[@almiraandi]

Do you have any tips to fix the micro bend? It's so hard for me..:( Thanks!

[@jb92024]

Thank you for this great video! Any tips on straddling and flipping back in X cross-back with double foot tie? I am having the hardest time flipping back. I actually pulled a lat muscle trying it and was out for 6 weeks. I've done it with a little bit of assistance and it felt effortless, so I know what it SHOULD feel like, but not how to get there....I don't want to get hurt again. Suggestions??

[@bowhitley3876]

It is a big hip tilt and a pull with the arms make sure you have your shoulders thew the silks this will help.

[@PaperDollMilitia]

Jeanne, sorry for the late reply. I hope you've been working on your cross back straddle and that you've had successes. A crossback straddle is much harder than a regular straddle invert, because you are working against the tension in your foot knots. I always suggest that people be able to do a straight leg bent arm straddle up in the air without cheating before attempting the cross back. If you are solid with that then thinking of pulling the tension out of your footlocks with a pull up, then lean back at the same time as lifting the legs, and rest your torso in the cross while you transfer to pushing against the live ends. There's a lot going on!

[@laurenpeterson7009]

love the cat :)

[@jacksonpearce238]

I'm trying really hard to build more core strength for silks. I'm on the basic level of straddle ups at the moment-- how many of these do you think would be a good "goal" to do daily in order to build strength as quickly/efficiently as possible?

[@vallejosethel]

Please help me!!😓I can do an open fabric straddle, the crossback straddle, but I cant do a regular closed-fabric in the air straddle. Do you have somr tips for me?

[@ojosLigeros]

:D excellent, thank you so much, now I realize what I was doing wrong haha and how to get it right!

[@maepie]

ty!

[@PaperDollMilitia]

Try for doing 10 in a row with good form. But remember- ALWAYS take a day off every week. It gives your body a chance to rest and will ultimately make you stronger as well as safer.

[@shellydarling75]

Aghhhh I love youuuuu!!

[@jaynieboy]

dead fish feet , that's me!!!!

[@phoebes7779]

I feel like a lot of strength comes from my thigh muscles rather than my core

[@cambriagrover8109]

Why are your legs bent I thought they had to be straight the whole time, or at least that’s how I was taught

[@PaperDollMilitia]

Bent legs inverts are easier than straight leg inverts, because your body weight is more compacted over your center of gravity. Therefor it's a great tool to use as a progression. If you can do a clean bent leg straddle invert with good form, then you will have a much better chance at getting a solid straight leg straddle invert. Also, aerial arts is an expressive art form, so there are HUNDREDS of ways to do a straddle invert, there is no one way. This video shows form and technique, but once you've mastered the technique, you can choose any leg position you want ;)

[@cambriagrover8109]

Paper Doll Militia oh it’s just that if my legs are ever bent I am always reminded to keep my legs straight by my coaches

[@PaperDollMilitia]

yes, i understand what you mean. the above comment is to explain when you might want to use bent legs...if you're using it for a progression or an aesthetic choice. Your instructor is probably trying to get you to have nice lines, which is also very important. But it's important do be able to do both, so that you are a versatile performer

[@cambriagrover8109]

Paper Doll Militia yeah I just don’t create my routines because I am a performer in a circus so my coaches teach me stuff and make up my routine

[@daisynight5976]

:)

[@aerialhoopla2688]

great tips! very useful. Love the cat cameo LOL