Wall Shimmy

Moving sideways along the top of a wall while you hang in a cat hang, the hand and foot on the leading side moving together.

1. Hang

   Start in a cat hang with your chest open and shoulders down.

2. Lead

   Move the hand and foot on the leading side together, a short way.

   CueShort moves

3. Follow

   Bring the other hand and foot after them.

   CueThen the other pair

4. Travel

   Keep your middle tight and your soles on the wall as you go.

   CueHips travel with hands

5. Return

   Shimmy back the other way so both sides learn to lead.

1. IfReaching too far with each hand.
   ThenShort moves keep your weight over your grip.
2. IfLetting your feet come off the wall.
   ThenKeep your soles pressed into the face the whole way along.
3. IfHanging with a loose, sagging body.
   ThenKeep your middle tight so your hips travel with your hands.
4. IfOnly ever going one way.
   ThenShimmy both directions, so both sides learn to lead.