Fun Ways to go From UNDER the Aerial Hoop to IN the Hoop

by Robyn Sainty

I’ve been really enjoying training aerial hoop recently. It’s usually my least favourite because it hurts so much! I’m not sure what’s changed but I’m totally addicted again! I’ve been doing a lot of combinations which has meant I’m using different techniques to travel up and down the hoop. I love finding new ways to put moves together!

I did a blog post recently on Aerial Hoop Mounts. Once you’ve got on the hoop you can really have fun trying new ways to get up into it. There are so many! I often write routines for my students so I try to include different ways up to make the routine look interesting. Knowing different ways to get into the hoop will also make transitioning between moves a lot smoother.

The Moves

I’ve included a few from hanging underneath the hoop from a single leg or from both legs. There’s also a blooper of one that didn’t go to plan! These are my favourite ways to go from under the hoop to in the hoop:

From Delilah

  • Side pull up
  • Alternative side pull up

From a Single Leg Hang

  • Pull up
  • Russian mount
  • Monkey roll

From Hocks

  • Pull up
  • Egg roll

From Open Delilah

  • Front balance

I hope you enjoy trying these and there are a couple of new ones for you. Let me know if there are any others that you love xx