michaelaarghh
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These are pictures of the meat hook.
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Oh coz I think that arm is supposed to be straight not bent?
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Is Tasha J doing an armpit hold? Because hers looks different from the meathook I know, and looks more like a sideways pike?
With the arm straight hold you need to be tilted so feet are down and bum is up to get that balance. -
I think meat hook can only really be done spinning, because that spin movement helps to keep you on the pole. Although I still don’t feel “safe” taking that top arm off?
I tried another variation of it, coming into it from a twisted grip shoulder mount, (which you can do static)
(video: http://instagram.com/p/th9CHPlS21/)I wonder if it’s a simple matter of really engaging the lats of the arm that’s holding on? As well as bringing the toes down and keeping the butt up?
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a video would be really useful. It could just be that you’re not lifting your hips high enough in order to get that knee hooked high. bit tricky to know though without seeing what you’re currently doing 🙂
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My right hip is a bit weird like that, and if it’s not warmed up it kind of pops. It’s not painful, just uncomfortable. For me, I’ve found building the strength in my hip flexors and working on stretching out my hips has made a noticeable difference. My left hip doesn’t pop at all anymore, but my right is still a bit stiff.
That being said, ALL my joints (even my sternum…) crack really loudly (particularly my ankles!) and I can crack them multiple times within a short time span. I think that’s different to the hip popping though, right?ROLFing is a type of alternative medicine, and I’m a bit wary of spending my money on it knowing there is no scientific evidence that it assists with any condition. I do visit my physiotherapist (or physical therapist, I think they’re called in America) and he’s amazing!
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That’s a really good idea! Clever!
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Most studios in Australia pole on 38mm, (and our comps use 38mm) and I have a 40mm pole at home and love it. Like someone else mentioned if you eventually want to compete and the comps in your area use thicker poles, that would definitely be a consideration.
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hahaha no…no use of chainmail gloves over here!
I contacted them about 3 weeks ago 🙁 -
Hopefully they see this and comment, because like I said, they haven’t responded to me contacting them.
One of the teachers at the studio I train at told me she keeps her pole next to her bathroom, and it shows no sign of rust, so I wonder if there’s something wrong with my pole? 🙁 -
That’s not a bad idea…I wouldn’t know how to go about powder coating though, and I’ve never poled on a powder-coated pole. As I understand it’s quite expensive, so I would hate to go through with it, and then hate it! And obviously I’ve spent so much money on my pole currently (over $1000 easily, given the number of extensions I’ve bought).
I know my bike sits outside, and even after days of rain it shows no sign of rust, so I’m pretty disappointed that my pole is showing rust after being kept inside!
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oh like pole flex? I guess that makes sense. my chrome flexes like crazy, (probably because it’s so tall) but you don’t really notice it when you’re on the pole, I think. and then the brass poles we have at the studio are permanently mounted so I guess they don’t flex too much.
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I don’t understand how the finish would make a difference in terms of it being wobbly?
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Maybe they only have 40mm brass in Australia?
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I thought xpole did a brass 40mm? I use a 40mm chrome at home (there are pictures on my profile of my hands in comparison to it if that helps) and 38mm brass at the studio. I love skinny poles, and can’t even imagine poling on a thicker pole 🙂
