Penetration
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Penetration
Ok im not getting enough penetration, if i am able to bent the pole more will that mean more penetration. It seems like i am fast enough to hold 13 and get into the pit. What helps to pentrate more.
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penetration DOES NOT have anything to do with bending the pole. You must be able to move the pole past vertical to penetrate into the mats. The object is to make your vault the same speed as your run, do this gripping low and gradually move your grip up a finger or two at a time.
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Re: Penetration
Ins0mnizac wrote:Ok im not getting enough penetration, if i am able to bent the pole more will that mean more penetration. It seems like i am fast enough to hold 13 and get into the pit. What helps to pentrate more.
Lower your grip
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