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Pump class and pole work
I’m doing a body pump class, or toner class 2/3 times a week, and I do pole training 3 times a week. My question is, is the pump/toner class enough to built pole strength? So basically my pole dance work out consist in: Warm up, then try to master a few moves and then stretch, total time: 1h. Or should I do some strength training as well with my pole dance routine?
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Just wanted to add that I’m asking this because I have the fear that the pump class will make my muscles big and useless while what I need are dense strong and lean musscels like all the pole dancers have 🙂
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Usually a body pump class uses light weight and high reps, in general this will not build bulk. You will need to lift heavy, seriously and eat just right in order to become bulky. I will say that genetics play a part in how easy someone build muscle. Even if you are doing weight lifting or body pump class you’ll want to add some conditioning into your pole or strength days because these exercises will utilize muscle groups that are often not targeted in regular strength work, but used heavily in pole. Be sure to stretch well after you’re body pump class, so the muscle don’t tighten up on you and hinder flexibility!
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