Same-Side Straddle Climb

  • With silks together, grip poles, and place silks to one side of the body
  • Straddle invert, bend and hook the knee (same-side leg of the silk side)
  • Release the hand that is opposite the bent knee and re-grab poles above bent knee, then match the other hand
  • Pull up, straighten legs, key over towards pole (you are now in a Hip Hitch)
  • Bring tails over body (belly to back), release silk from legs
  • Repeat (this climb will repeat on same side the entire way up

What does your studio call this skill?

  • Same-Side Straddle Climb
  • Straddle Climb Same-Side
  • Straddle Climb

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