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Helping hitting that mysterious sweet spot in an Ayesha…?
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iAries, the TG being more stable is because the arm is twisted to a point where it cannot move any farther so it does not take a lot of strength or technique to hold it. In a regular split grip you really need to have the mechanics of the push pull going on plus bicep strength. This is also the reason that twisted grip stuff is so dangerous….one small slip and your shoulder is DONE.
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The tip which made the difference for me with elbow grip ayesha was to sit really deep back into the caterpillar climb, until you can feel your calves against your thighs, before bracing the elbow and releasing the legs. though this is tougher and feels more precarious initially, you are then in a much more stable and balanced position from which to release your legs, with your hips already at the necessary distance from the pole.
if you struggle to sit back this far, an alternative is to take the arm position and then gently release the grip between the shins, allowing the knees to slide to just above the elbow, before releasing the legs from the pole.
hope that helps!
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Good tip Bugsy, I think all 3 grips are equally difficult in their own ways depending on the person. I wouldn’t consider any pole move relying solely on upper body and core “easy”. I do like to go into my straight edge from an SG Ayesha though I also think the TG has prettier lines than a SG when I do them
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I personally prefer (as I feel stronger in) EG ayesha, and I am not really keen on doing TG at all as I have tendonitis and don't want to exacerbate it when I don't need to (but agree the lines of it are lovely). I tend to stay away from all TG though, and figure if I am not strong enough to do it with an alternative, then I shouldn't do it. 🙂 For me in either SG or EG, the key is getting your butt as far away from the pole as possible – all of a sudden you don't feel like you weigh very much and the balance feels lovely.
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Hey I just want to say thanks to everyone who replied here! I just hit the sweet spot on my true/baseball grip and elbow grip (still can't find Twisted Grip, but I'll take my wins where I can get them)! Those of you who said arms closer together hit the nail on the head. The handstand training helped too. For those of you still working it, don't give up! It will suddenly happen.
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SUCCESS!!! FINALLY!!!
On friday I finally did an EG Ayesha which felt surprisigly easy and “right”. I tried again yesterday just to make sure it wasn’t a fluke, and again today, and it’s still there! I can hold it pretty long without feeling any discomfort. I’m so happy!!!
But on the other hand (I know this sounds weird), I’m kinda mad, because it feels so easy. I expected it to be at least a little bit exausting, but it’s not! So I ask myself: why couldn’t that have happeed a lot earlier?
Ok, what to do next? I’ve waited for so long, and now I really can’t wait to move on to the next step. Aysha with split grip? True grip? Straight edge? I’d really like to learn aysha with a back bend so that the legs turn outside. Is that rubber aysha? How can I prepare for that one? And I’d like to work on iron X because my boyfriend promised to take me out to dinner when I finally get that 😀
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I have been doing EG aysha for quite a long time now, and I have tons of trouble gripping with my other elbow. It feels terrible! I can’t figure out WHY it’s so difficult on the other side. So I get mad about that. 😉
I worked (work) on EG and SG simultaneously, so I’d say go ahead and try. Sure, go ahead and try straightedge in them too! Yes, legs bent and out is rubber aysha. I didn’t feel comfortable trying that one for quite awhile (but mostly I don’t have a spotter either so your mileage may vary). If you DO have a spotter, I would definitely enlist their help for that one. I do that with EG only. GL!!
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