chemgoddess1
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This is very common. That bottom hand should not take any weight at all. If you cannot do a one handed spin or support all of your weight from your top hand you should not be doing split grips. It is the ulnar that you have aggravated. Powerballs are a wonderful thing to use to strengthen this muscle.
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If you bring your leg more to the side of your body as opposed to straight like splits you can give the illusion of a flat jade without having actual splits. Lay on your back and try it just on the floor. Just another “cheat” I was taught many moons ago.
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Magic finger! Been taught this from the get go and for the exact same reasons……better alignment of the wrists you do not torque it.
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To the best of my knowledge friends means only those who you have accepted friend requests from on this site. I am not 100% positive how public works.
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Unless you are soliciting money you should not need a permit to pole in a public place. That said, there are a lot of parks that are under utilized where I am sure you would be able to set up.
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The longer X Joints is what X recommends for studio use. I am not sure if they replaced all of the 8″ with 10″ or if this is an option. As I stated, the center screw is now actually a screw instead of a pin type design. The pin would get pushed in and was unable to be pulled back out, thus making it necessary to replace the XJoint. The new design is a set screw that can be screwed in or out.
I would contact your dealer or try to contact XPole directly and see what you can do.
On top of that, start checking the joints on a daily basis, either when the studio opens or before going home for the night. It is just a really good preventive measure.
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This is one thing I have found fascinating…..thee are a TON of polers who are afraid of heights! I used to be especially on ladders (not so much any more). This one really is just time and practice. My first years were on an 8 foot pole so when I got to a studio that had taller poles I froze! Have a solid escape move/moves that no matter what kind of problem you get into you can get into this move and get out safely. Once you become more confident in your grip this fear will subside. I promise!! (then you will have to fight to get your body to let go of the pole…..it is a mad mad circle)
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The forum itself is public so any text that is written or profile pic you may have will be able to be viewed. When you add a photo or video there is a radial button on the bottom that gives you the option of public or just friends. If you set it as just friends it is like FB where only your friends can see the pics/video.
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I do not know how old your poles are, but XPole redesigned their joint a few years back and this issue does not seem to be one any more. They were very helpful monetarily when I replaced mine at the studio where I was working. At worst you will pay about $20 US per joint.
Here are pictures of old vs new. The biggest difference is the piece that keeps the joint in place. https://www.studioveena.com/photos/view_photo/4ec45e6f-4a0c-43d8-8590-09be0ac37250
https://www.studioveena.com/photos/next/4ec45e6f-4a0c-43d8-8590-09be0ac37250
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You are going to have to call and see if they will let you take classes. I know that some studios, no matter how far away you live, will not accept people who are instructors. If you are open and up front with them it is then in their hands. And I really do not see them and you as “competition”.
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Jane ette, you need to remember that this site is about helping others. I started by stating I may sound like a bitch but….. Many of the people that are here have been in this game a LONG time. Many are physical therapists, doctors, study anatomy, have been injured, know someone who has been injured, etc. Pole has gone through stages. At first no one really cared about safety and just did moves any way they could get into them. Hell, I was taught how to jump and kick into an invert. I was taught split grip spins before I had the strength to execute them properly and was told that the pain in my forearms was typical and it will eventually go away. When twisted grip was first seen everyone wanted to do it no matter what. Now several years later we are learning that it is really hard on the body and can do a LOT of damage if not executed properly. I cannot begin to tell you how many people I know that have cracked their ribs attempting an Allegra. Sadly we do not always consider the dangers of a move before jumping into them. There are still instructors who teach students to kick and jump into an invert. There are still instructors that teach split grip spins almost immediately. Just because you see all sorts of people doing it on youtube or facebook does not make it “right”. I have had conversations with professional pole peeps and they are horrified not only in how they used to teach but also in the quality (or lack there of) of instructing that is happening around the country. So many studios do not teach foundations. So many studios just don’t care about your safety so that 5 or 10 years down the line your body is so abused that you can no longer pole. They are looking at the bottom line which is money. My comment and I am sure the rest of the comments here were not meant to inflame. You do not post much and you are a fairly new member. Without a foundation of who you are or where you are on your journey the first thing people are going to tell you is BE SAFE. That should actually make you pause and be grateful that we are looking out for your best interests. And I know I am a bitch and bluntly speak my mind, however those that initially thought that of me have gotten to know me and know that I am just a person who speaks the truth and will deliver that consistently without regard to offending feelings.
The bottom line, this forum is about helping and trying to keep you safe and injury free. We don’t want to see you broken and off the pole because of something that could have been prevented had you had the knowledge.
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45 here!
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A video would help immensely in this case. When I invert aerially I have my hips completely in front of the pole and the pole tucked in my biceps with my arm bent and as close to my body as possible.
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Jane ette, I was not confusing you with some one else. As I stated (and Kori helped), twisted grip is one of those moves I really wish would just GO AWAY. Instructors will teach this because it is “easier” for people to learn because you are pretty much locking everything out to give you stability. Instructors will teach this before even teaching ayesha.
As for your hip pain, the only thing I can think of is the amount of hip rotation that you may have (or not have) and how much flexy you have to do a straddle.
But for your own safety I would suggest reading through a bunch of these discussions before considering even going farther with it if it is causing you pain: https://www.studioveena.com/searches/index/forum/1?s=twisted+grip
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You should not be swinging your legs at all. At some point in time you need to realize that not all moves are not suited for all bodies.
Can you get into a twisted grip ayesha from the pole? Can you do a handspring in any other grip?
Sorry if I sound like a bitch, but there is SO MUCH information out there about how bad this move is for SO MANY PEOPLE and yet instructors insist on teaching it.