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Level: Advanced
Description
An inversion where the dancer places one shoulder on the pole and lifts their legs overhead using powerful core, back, and shoulder strength. A milestone move.
Muscles Used
Typical Use
- Shoulders
- Core
- Back
- Hip flexors
Common Mistakes
- Advanced combos
- Power transitions
- Aerial strength sequences
Safety Notes
- Too much rely on kicking
- Poor shoulder positioning
- Bent elbows
Strength training is essential - shoulder mounts should not be rushed.
Variations
Anecdotes / Trivia
- One-arm shoulder mount
- Spin shoulder mount
- Shoulder mount to chopper
One of the biggest "level-up" moments for many pole dancers.