It takes a while but you will learn the right amount of hand-grip for you. I know I was holding on way too tight my first few days so my hands burned and burned. You really don’t have to hold on for dear life but it feels like you have to the first few times. Whether you like it or not you are going to get rough hands with pole dancing. I’m rather proud of my calluses. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

You will quickly learn about new muscles in your body and feel sore in places you never knew existed. Do NOT live by the motto "No pain, no gain" because that is old-fashioned and just plain silly. The only time I can see how the motto makes sense is when your skin pinches and burns on the pole because you can’t help that a 100%. The motto does NOT work for muscle pain or when you over-stretch yourself because you’ll just end up in physical therapy or something and that is not gain. If you are sore just take a day off because your muscles deserve it. The best thing about taking a break is that the day after you will be so strong and you’ll be surprised how much better or longer you can do a move. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif Oh and in one of the Friday night chats one of our more advanced ladies said she only pole dances a few times a week because it her joints hurt. So if she takes time off so should everyone.

Having said all that… The Twisted Grip on your first day??!!?!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif I’d be careful… that is a pretty advanced move and you don’t want to hurt yourself.