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‘Cross’ pole move? & best way to get into it?

Posted by KristaCNH on May 13, 2014 at 5:42 pm

I had in the back of my mind that there was a move called the cross, where it’s basically an upright pole split, but where the torso then moves to the front of the pole, and the arms extend out to the side in front of the pole. The pressure between the arm and pole help hold the trick. My teacher found a picture of David C. Owen doing this move in a photo dictionary so it exists! I can sort of fidget/develope’ my way into it from a pole sit, but I’m wondering if there is a more elegant way? Veena … is this in the lessons? Posted earlier w/no takers so one more time. Thank you!!

KristaCNH replied 10 years, 6 months ago 4 Members · 11 Replies
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Veena

Administrator
May 13, 2014 at 7:27 pm

Photo?
M Darling

Member
May 13, 2014 at 7:57 pm

I am picturing two different things. Are the legs vertical or horizontal? Does it look similar to twisted ballerina, except with straighter legs out to the sides? Then I am picturing a vertical split with someone super flexible leaning with their arms out in the front…I would love to see a photo if you have one.
KristaCNH

Member
May 13, 2014 at 8:12 pm

It’s a vertical split w both legs on the pole and torso upright w one shoulder in front of the pole & top leg. It is a pretty flexi move …. will try to get a pic up tomorrow. Thanks!
Rachel Osborne

Member
May 13, 2014 at 8:36 pm

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/419468152764614194/
?
Rachel Osborne

Member
May 13, 2014 at 8:40 pm

This?
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aBLpvcgpm7Y
Rachel Osborne

Member
May 13, 2014 at 8:42 pm

It’s got to be that youtube one. ^^^
It’s completely mental.
It looks amazing.
KristaCNH

Member
May 13, 2014 at 9:04 pm

Yes! Tropicalpole, thank you!!! That’s it! It looks like she does an outside leg hang to genie type move first. I think the key is to get your torso in front before the bottom leg straightens & do it all very fast! Thanks!!
Rachel Osborne

Member
May 13, 2014 at 9:50 pm

I think she does…
Outside leg hang like she’s about to Cupid
Bend bottom leg into knee grip and adjust hands to flag hold whilst getting into splits
Let go with arms
POC upper calf, side of torso, armpit hold and brace with bottom foot.
KristaCNH

Member
May 14, 2014 at 4:29 pm

Okay … not as pretty as hers … but …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_pVKUeIv04&feature=youtu.be
Rachel Osborne

Member
May 14, 2014 at 5:17 pm

Ooooh! Well done! 🙂 flexi-fantastic and much less complicated than her way.
KristaCNH

Member
May 14, 2014 at 5:32 pm

needs some refinement… … thanks again for helping me find it! Getting your shoulder in front quickly while weight is on the bottom leg is really important!