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Ayesha/Static V Preparation
Hi Ladies!
I have bravely enrolled in the next advance level pole class at my studio for next term! YAY!
This particular level will be one I haven't done before.
It will focus on Ayesha/Static V, Straight Edge, Jackknife & other pole moves which probably require a lot of arm and core strength. I have never attempted any of these moves before and am currently still trying to get my Extended Butterfly but I have a fairly strong Basic BUtterfly. My instructor has told me that I am not far off from my Ext. Butterfly and told me not to fret too much about moving up to the next level.
Another instructor I spoke to at the studio gave me 1 advice and that was to work on doing caterpillars as this will greatly assist with Ayeshas & the other moves that dangle off the pole using only arms.
I was hoping to get some more tips from this forum on exercises or any pole prep work I can do to help me with these pole moves that require arms on the pole with no leg/feet contact.
I would consider myself a beginner in this aspect and would love to hear what you all have to say and offer!
I have approximately 3 weeks or so before commencing this new and scary challenge of moving up!
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I will be interested to read feedback on this as well.
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I think working on your caterpillar (and climb) and the extended butterfly is the best way to build up, as you said, particularly the caterpillar.
-The extended butterfly because it gets you used to holding your body weight away from the pole
-The caterpillar because it also gets you used to holding your core away from the pole, it gets you used to the upper body positioning, and it is a fantastic all around-strength exercise. Make sure, in your caterpillar, you are pushing OUT with your hand and pulling UP with your legs.
The aysha is hugely about balance as well, not just strength, so when you come into caterpillar, make sure you are pulling up enough with your legs so that your knees are parallel or slightly lower than your butt (like in this photo: http://www.verticaldance.co.uk/caterpilla.jpg). That will make balancing a lot easier.
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I think working on holding elbowstands and handstands also helps with preparation for these moves. Just to become more accustomed being upside down and holding the balance and the handstands to build up shoulder stability..
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Thanks heaps, guys!!!
@ Kyrelle – I can Caterpillar but have actually NEVER done a Caterpillar CLIMB. I'm actually a little scared and may need someone to spot me…
Which grip is best when learning the caterpillar climb…elbow grip? Forearm grip? Split grip? -
Most people learn caterpillar climb using either elbow or forearm, but you'll have to try both positions (and on both sides too) to find out which is most stable for you. Veena has great lessons on these moves. 🙂
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Hi Dustbunny,
I will try that! Thank you. =)
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Yes, use a spotter… it's a pretty common move to fall out of when first learning!
I personally learned caterpillar/aysha using the elbow grip… I tried both and found balancing in forearm grip impossible at first, but now I prefer forearm because of the extra security of hand grip. Try both and see what works best for you! I teach them both at the same time and let everyone choose what they are more comfortable with.
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Thank you, Kyrelle.
Waaaah, you have me so scared when you said "fall out"! Haha.
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