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  • trouble with pole sits

    Posted by garynnnjb5232 on October 20, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    Im having trouble with pole holds nd sits. I can climb the pole perfectly BUT i cannot sit on the ple without sliding down or my thighs hurting. Iu can do a crucifix but its happens just like the pole sit. I need help lol.
    Any exercises to help with thigh strength.

    Veena replied 10 years, 2 months ago 3 Members · 3 Replies
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  • Runemist34

    Member
    October 20, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    Hey there!
    What I’m getting from your post is that, when you try to do a pole sit, you find that it either hurts quite a lot, or you slide down.
    Unfortunately, pain is a part of pole dancing, and for many of us the pole sit is our first introduction to the pain of gripping the pole in a sensitive place.
    The issue of sliding, however, can be corrected in a number of ways! Certain leg or hip positions, such as leaning one hip down toward the ground, and putting your feet toward the opposite direction, can help to create a “lock” so that you can get used to the hold.
    For something like the crucifix, which you mentioned, it can also be somewhat painful, but the hold itself is a bit different. You’re holding a lot more with your lower legs, such as your shin and your calf. This move can actually be used as an advancement from a squat, if you so choose, due to the difference in hold. However, you have to really concentrate on squeezing hard with your hold.

    Things like a warm pole, and a warm (but not sweaty) body can also help with your staying on the pole, of course.

    Hope this helps!

  • garynnnjb5232

    Member
    October 20, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    Thx for that..u hit the nail right on the head.
    the pain is just frustrating. I never thought to lean for a lock. Thx

  • Veena

    Administrator
    October 23, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    The lessons here will give you many tips for both of these issues. Here’s a look at my NEW pole sit lessons, hopefully it will help you out! http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EzMUK26BpW0

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