I agree with everyone, keep at it. Strength and getting used to the burn will come. Keep in mind when you get used to and over the skin burn with one thing, it'll start again with the next thing lol It's all part of pole. It took me months to get invert and I was even taught wrong. When I found sv I had to go back to basics. Superman was the MOST painful when learning, I even had to stop working on it few times. Then it became fun. Be patient and enjoy the journey. This is a great place for support and fun.