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Body building and pole
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Missy, has a good point! I come from a background as a personal trainer and I was into lifting before I discovered pole! I still lift from time to time, but it’s not been consistent at all over the past 2 years. Pole taps into muscle groups you’re not even aware that you haven’t trained!
I do feel that the most important thing will be to maintain rest days and continue with conditioning the smaller muscle groups, because as mentioned they don’t always get the attention needed when lifting weight alone. I still do conditioning every week and have managed to avoid the common pole dance injuries like tendonitis. Something else to remember and that I’ve found helpful for pole is to stretch out any muscle group you where using while waiting to do your next set. Bare minimum don’t forgo stretching after the lifting session! I actually saw a nice improvement in my flexibility when I would stretch between sets and then after as well!
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You likely already have this in your training schedule, but don’t forget pushing exercises – things like bench presses, handstands, etc. Pole uses more pull than push, and the push exercises are useful for certain more advanced moves like handsprings. I really appreciate that you have a day for shoulders, because they are crucial in pole and rotator cuff issues aren’t uncommon.
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