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Help
Ive had my pole for months now and im still unable to ANYTHING but the fireman. Ive tried using the lessons but no help this has become very discouraging! My hands hurt my arms are sore but i cant do a simple pole hold or sit advice please.
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Everyone is different and we all learn at our pace first thing. What kind of pole do you have and what kind of finish is on it? How often are you poling, do you do any other kind of exercise? Is it that you cannot get the correct hand placent for other thing, you do not have he strength, or you do not understand how to get into the other moves? I know it is a lot of questions but we want to help you as much as possible. Please do not get discouraged, just think of how great of a fireman spin you must have!
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Hi thanks for the reply and assistance i have an xpole chrome finish i attempt to pole daily but again i cant do anything so i get upset and quit idk maybe i dont have as much strength as i thought so idk i feel like everything is all wrong
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Hi thanks for the reply and assistance i have an xpole chrome finish i attempt to pole daily but again i cant do anything so i get upset and quit idk maybe i dont have as much strength as i thought so idk i feel like everything is all wrong
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Hi thanks for the reply and assistance i have an xpole chrome finish i attempt to pole daily but again i cant do anything so i get upset and quit idk maybe i dont have as much strength as i thought so idk i feel like everything is all wrong
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Could you be more specific in identifying exactly what is holding you back from persuing the moves? I mean, with the pole sit, is it the pain of chinese burn between your thighs? If so, that is common, and kind of unavoidable, but good news is, your skin gets used to it, and one day, you won't even notice it!
If you think it's more about your grip; not being able to pull yourself up by your arms, then try building arm strength in other ways. Pushups, chin ups, tricep dips, even fun sports like tennis, rowing or swimming are great ways to build lean muscle in arms. But again, your body needs time to adapt, and depending on how active and fit you were prior to starting pole, can influence how quickly you learn. People with a gymnastics or fitness background, for example, often speed ahead of others in pole. But it is never too late to get healthy and fit, your body just may take more time if it's not used to being pushed.
If it's about grip, look into getting a pole with a smaller circumfrance. I have a 38mm brass spinny, and it is fantastic for small hands like mine. Otherwise, just experiment with different grip aids available. I like dry hands, and sometimes use hair spray.
WHat I have found makes a huge difference is being inspired. If im in a cranky, tired, bored mood then I'm probably gunna have a disappointing workout. When I've been watching some awesome youtube videos of pole dancing, and I have a few tricks in mind or moves I want to try, and I have some great new music that makes me really wanna dance, THATS when I have a great practice session and make progress.
Practice makes perfect though, so why dont you try to encourage yourself to stick at your session even when you become frustrated. I mean, maybe you are quitting too early and not giving yourself a chance to "click"?
Hope this helps, let me know how you get on.. xo
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How long have you been at this? I am not sure what other types of moves you are trying to do but even a fireman spin is NOT a beginner move. It takes time to build grip and arm strength. I had girls in classes for a few months before they could get a full spin out of a fireman without dropping to the ground. There are so many other moves that can be done on the pole, try not to concentrate so much on the tricks. Do you have any idea how many variations of a fireman there are out there? Try playing with those. Work on your body rolls, pole slides, pole holds, floorwork, getting out of fireman in the sexiest way possible. We all do not touch a pole and instantly know what to do or even have the strength to do it. Pole takes patience. I have been at this for 4.5 years and there is still so much I cannot do.
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From what you have posted I would recommend not poling every day, your body may become stronger by allowing your muscles to rest. The other posters have said some great things to help you. We are here to encourage you and try to help as much as we can.
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You mentioned you tried using the lessons, did you mean the lesson on here? If so, did you start from the very first lesson and watch all of the getting started lessons too? All lessons here are place in a specific order. So picking and choosing might not give you the results your looking for as a beginner.
Everyone has very good suggestions, https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gifand yes, a fireman is not easy or very beginner. That is why it's placed at the end of the beginner section. Don't get discouraged, I bet if you begin to structure your pole work outs you'll see better progress. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif If you have questions on any lesson please feel free to leave a comment so I can help you out.
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Thank you
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Thank you all so much for the advice and encouragement @veena yes your lessons but i guess bc i really tried to rush through the work out straight to the action lol im gonna start over and do it right but another question is there a reason why my hands hurt? Is there a such thing as gripping the pole too tight? Could the width of my pole hold me back from moving up in the pole world?
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It sounds like you’ve been practicing everyday. You should give yourself a day of rest in between pole sessions. It’s normal to feel sore though. Watch all of the getting started lessons for each section and you find a more tips and suggestions for using the lessons and stucturing your workout 🙂
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Yes there is a such thing as over grip, but also as you're getting used to poling your hands will hurt a bit as it gets used to gripping around a pole. I know mine did. What size is your pole? I have a 50 and boy wish I had gotten smaller size personally.
Also the ladies here are very helpful when you're having trouble with a move. I only started 4 months ago and when I did I couldn't even hold myself up. You can do it!!!!!!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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It is possible to get achy hands from having the beginner's death grip. My joints in my fingers were so achy after the first couple of times I tried aerial silks cuz I was gripping way too hard.
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Don't forget to warm your pole, things like pole sits are way easier on a warm pole. I start out with floorwork and spins and then climb and 'hug' mine to get it warm : )
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So how do i not over grip？im really considering a smaller pole mine is a 50
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