You can't do better than to work with a trainer. That is NOT a put down, its a fact! A few sessions with them, and you'll be amazed at all the things you'll find much, much easier to do. I firmly believe that my stubborness in "doing it myself" slowed me down by months and months from where I could be.
BTW -- it's not just niks up high. I recommend against climbing underneath any con thats holding its alt. If you want to get him, climb away from him and come back -- or, waggle your 6 at him and see if he'll blow his E trying to get you.