- Level 3
- PSO Level 3
- Inverts
- Inverted
- Cup grip
Shoulder mount
Also known as: Shoulder mount (Inverted shoulder press)
An inverted entry where the shoulder makes contact with the pole.
Polers either love or hate the shoulder mount. Drill the warm-up to the shoulder muscles religiously — neck position is everything.
Common mistakes
- Rushing the inversion before the core is properly braced
- Forgetting to point the toes — it changes the whole line
- Letting one hip drop in straddle holds
Tips from instructors
- Engage the lats before any inverted move — it stops the shoulders shrugging
- Practice spotted inverts until they feel boring before unspotted
- Squeeze a yoga block between the knees in any straddle work
- If something feels wrong, climb down. Don't push through bad form
- Get a senior instructor to watch your top hand — it's where bad habits start
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