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Bowed elbows, does anyone have this

Posted by mystical on July 30, 2015 at 4:52 pm

I have had this since I was born, so I was wondering when I get strong enough to do tricks, if my elbows could be a problem for me to do a lot of the tricks/poses, I never had a problem with any exercise program cause of it either so I hope it won’t be a problem with pole. I think I will have to do a little more preparation on pole. Any suggestions will help, thanks, oh I kinda didn’t want to post this but it might help me out, there might be someone out there that has the same thing.

Purple Katt replied 9 years, 3 months ago 4 Members · 8 Replies
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poleisnewtome

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July 30, 2015 at 8:17 pm

Do you mean hyperextended elbows? I have those. You shouldn’t have a problem, but be very conscious of not fully extending them because that could put too much stress on your joint. For example, let’s say you’re on the floor in a plank position. Hyperextended elbows will naturally face forward. Instead, make sure to turn them in.
mystical

Member
July 30, 2015 at 8:59 pm

i cant straighten my elbows all the way, if i can take a pic and post it that would help… i would have to post a pic, i cant really explain it, when im in plank there more outward instead of inward, if that makes since
mystical

Member
July 30, 2015 at 9:08 pm

This is how far I can straighten my arms
Storypole17

Member
July 30, 2015 at 10:36 pm

I don’t have that issue but would this help?
http://www.physiodc.com/why-wont-my-elbow-straighten/

I used to struggle with shoulder range of motion and by doing a similar process for my shoulders, I have noticed improvement.
mystical

Member
July 30, 2015 at 11:40 pm

It might help, I could try it but I was born with my arms like this, it might not work on me since it wasn’t an injury or surgery etc.
Purple Katt

Member
July 31, 2015 at 10:48 pm

One of my students has this same issue. I’m certain she will actually be quite excited to see she isn’t alone. I’ll send her the link to this, as she may have some words of wisdom for you.
In terms of your question as to whether it will be an issue later, yes unfortunately it can be. The extension required with your arms, to
reach your foot can be a challenge in certain moves later on. It doesn’t mean that you can’t pole, because you definitely still can. There just may be times when you’ll need to get creative, and modify :).
mystical

Member
July 31, 2015 at 11:20 pm

Thanks catcruzn I actually thought I was the only one that had this problem, yes please show your student this and hopefully she can give me some info.
Purple Katt

Member
July 31, 2015 at 11:25 pm

Workin’ on it:)