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The Gemini
Help I just can’t seem to get the Gemini it seems to be really sore behind my knee when I grip. But my grip does not seem to be strong enough to hold my weight so I need to use a hand and my hand seems to get in the way! I am using my left leg to come across the pole and my right side is touching the pole. I so wish I could get it! Please help! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mad.gif
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Hey Foxy! I’m having the same problem too!! sorry i don’t have any advice, just words of encouragement!! let me know when you get it and maybe you’ll be able to help me out!! sore knee "pit" has kept me from tryin it for a couple days…good luck!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gif
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Thank you for the encouragement! I’ve had a day off the pole today but I am going to try again tomorrow. My knee pit is soooooo sore! I will keep you posted! Let me know how you get on too! X https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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I’m not sure how much help I can be, but let’s see…
When I learned the gemini (and the scorpio, too) my problem was the pole burn on the inside of my thigh, not my knee… So the only thing I’m thinking of is experiment with how you’re gripping the pole and see if you can grip with your thigh more than the knee??? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_question.gif But then again, everyone has different levels of pain tolerance in different parts of their bodies, so maybe you have like uber resilient thighs and I have the resilient knees! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
Another thing I would try is to try to take the weight off that leg a bit, like still hold on with your hands or if you’re doing it no-handed, let your armpit take a bit more weight (but don’t fall!). Let your knee get used to the feeling of the pole and the friction, and slowly add more weight on the leg alone as it gets used to it.
Fortunately, there are usually only 2 answers to pain in pole dancing. Unfortunately, they’re not very good answers! It’s usually either the grip is wrong or it’s just a matter of sucking it up and getting used to it… lol! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif But maybe some of the other girls here have some better tips… Good Luck! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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the archier your back and the pointer your toes the easier it seems to be.
… I have a really hard time when I don’t shave the back of my legs (even though you can only FEEL the hair back there, not see it. and it still feels soft. LAME.)
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When doing a gemini, you want to treat you knee as a third hand. When you grip the pole where is your foot pointing??? It should be pointing as much to the floor as possible. Don’t let go with your hands until you become comfortable with your knee grip. Also, the pole should touch your side b/n your hip bone and bottom rib. I’ve found that if my body isn’t in the "perfect" position, it can still hurt a tad behind the knee. Good luck and as with most…ok all…pain comes with the territory. It will get better! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Hey there thank you so much for all the advice. I will try all the tips everyone has given. I am off on a weekend break tomorrow and unfortunately I can’t take my pole with me, boo, hiss! So I will be back at it on Monday! Thanks everyone! Have a good weekend X
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I have the same problem as you.
I will try your tricks and let you know https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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I find it easier to get into if I do the inverted teddy bear (also called a variety of other things I think – hip hold?) first, then because I’m already holding the pole in the right place, it’s easy enough to lift my legs up and over to the gemini with minimum of pain:)
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Hello Sassafrassle,
Can i show me a link with a hip hold, please. I don’t know what is it, and i want to try your way!
I am slipping each time i am trying the gemini and my hand got stuck under my thigh, it is very painful and frustrated https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
I want to do it!!!!! :/
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This is some good info. I’m having problems with my gemini too and I’m going to try all of this stuff out!
I don’t know what a hip hold or teddy bear is either https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif
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Help I just can’t seem to get the Gemini it seems to be really sore behind my knee when I grip. But my grip does not seem to be strong enough to hold my weight so I need to use a hand and my hand seems to get in the way! I am using my left leg to come across the pole and my right side is touching the pole. I so wish I could get it! Please help! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mad.gif
hey foxy look up fleur’s tutorial on it. she helped me learn it!! that chick is awesome!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
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This is some good info. I’m having problems with my gemini too and I’m going to try all of this stuff out!
I don’t know what a hip hold or teddy bear is either https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif
LOL sissybuns. me either..LOL>.
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I’m sure Veena has a lesson for this move, check it out!
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I have seen Veena’s lesson! But… I still can’t stay on the pole! I’am falling down https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
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I’m sure Veena has a lesson for this move, check it out!
fleur i haven’t seen Veena’s but your tutorial helped me get the gemini
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