This works very well. Bend over and slightly bend at the knees. Now take your pole and pass it behind your legs. Parallel to the floor and right behind your knees. Now center the splice right between your legs. Get A firm grip on the pole right next to your knees. now spread your knees pushing against your hands. You may need to try this A couple times BUT IT WIll WORK. IF YOU TRY IT WITH TWO PEOPLE YOU'LL PROBABLY BREAK THE ROD.
let me know how make out!! And yes you need to lubricate. Normaly you can just take the male end and touch it to your face right next to your nose and make A couple turns. Just A little skin oil is all it takes. Behind your earlobe is another good place.
Good Luck
Rick
PS;Make sure your hand placement keeps you totally away from any guides. You'll be generating A lot of horsepower and if your hand slips.......Well think about it