Free guide for pole, hoop and silks
Find out what's really holding your aerial back
3 simple strength tests you can do in 10 minutes, plus exactly what to work on first.
Get the free Aerial Strength Self-Check
Sound familiar?
If you love aerial but something always seems to give out first, you're definitely not alone.
Honestly, it's rarely about trying harder on the apparatus. It's usually one specific bit of strength lagging behind the rest. The self-check shows you which one.
What's inside
Three quick tests with clear, step-by-step instructions. All you need is a timer, a wall, some floor and somewhere to hang.
Active Hang
Grip
Find out whether your hands are running out before your skill does.
Wall Overhead Hold
Overhead control
See how steady your shoulders really are with your arms overhead, the position inverts and climbs depend on.
Hollow Body Hold
Core
Check whether your core stays switched on, or lets your legs feel heavy in tucks and inverts.
- Simple scores for each test
- How to spot your weakest link
- One exercise to start this week
- A score sheet to retest in 4 weeks
Who made this
Hi, I'm Nicola
I've been coaching aerialists for over 20 years and I founded Aerial Arts Academy in Oxfordshire, where more than 1,000 students train with us.
A serious shoulder injury taught me the hard way that strength for aerial has to be built smartly. That's why I created Aerials Elevated: strength coaching that supports your aerial training instead of leaving you wrecked for class.
Ready to find your weakest link?
It's free and takes about 10 minutes. You've got this.
Aerials Elevated PT · A sub-brand of Aerial Arts Academy