How to dove

How are you lovely dancers getting into dove pose? I can’t seem to get it for the life of me.

What I’ve tried so far:

1. Superman entry- not working because I can’t get my thighs to slide down AT ALL. My thighs are on the heavier side, and sliding into the Superman position locks them together. While I’m grateful that my Superman feels so safe and solid, I wish I could find the sweet spot between locked in and falling off, which is what happens when I try to peel the thighs loose. (Note: this is with no grip aid on me or the pole.) I tried just pulling my upper body higher, but I lack the back flexibility to leverage myself up this way.

2. Figurehead entry- I can’t figure out how to get my legs high enough on the pole behind me to grip with the thighs. I end up with calves on the pole, which is obviously not a stable position.

If anyone has another entry to suggest, or any tips for making one of these entries work for me, please let me know!