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inverting is frustrating
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I can’t be sure what you’re doing without seeing it, but I am also a tall girl and I know a lot about the struggle with inverts. It may not be a matter of strength you are having issue with, but body awareness and trusting those long limbs to safely execute the move. I don’t recommend this but, in the beginning, my frustration with inverting led to a lot of basically throwing myself into it. lol I eventually got over my fear and began to trust myself more.
I have been off the pole for some time since I became a mother and have been doing what I call a “manual rebuild from the ground up”. I have had the greatest success by first positioning at the base of my pole as I would in an invert (Gemini/Scorpio/shoulder-mount/crucifix), getting used to that feeling again to the point of as comfortable as it gets, and then attempting to lift myself into one from a standing position when I’m ready. I’ve found my inverts have three parts when I do them without a kick-up: Grip, lift, and hook. It sounds so simple, but it really has more to it than words can fully describe. A lot goes on in those seconds with your muscles, breathing, positioning and it almost seems unique to your own body as far as what makes it right for you.
I understand your frustration with this. In my very first days of pole I became so discouraged because it seemed impossible for me, and then when I started again after having my daughter I couldn’t comprehend how I had ever felt comfortable inverting the way I used to. I will say, take your time and let it come to you naturally. Do not force an invert because it’s not a safe way to learn. Keep at it, keep trying, but resist the urge to throw yourself into it. If you are feeling that your hips are not lifting you into position correctly it may be partially due to the flexors, but I would say your core is more likely the culprit preventing you from getting up and over in the tuck. Strength may not be the issue, but rather that you are not used to the position so your core is not engaged properly.
Just my two cents, hope this helps.
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So whats the proper hand positioning?
-i have long arms so its not possible for me to place my inside arm low by my neck/ear area. If i do my bicep comes off of the pole.
-my inside arm is placed by arm, and my outside arm placed close above my inside arm.
you all gave good advice.
Huuuuff because of my body composition, nd height im at a disadvantage so ill have to keep working hard :). Small girls you got it lucky -
Hmm tall/long arms shouldn’t affect that too much, is it possible you are wrapping your grip/wrapping your wrists around the pole/making “chicken wings”? It’s hard to know without a pic. Could be a shoulder flexibility issue? Not sure how tall you are but girls 6 foot plus/very long limbed invert from the usual placement (I think) you described, so that may not be the issue. If it’s possible, try to take a pic of your hand placement so we can give specific advice
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What you described made no visual sense to me. I am almost 6′ tall, I am all arms and legs, and I haven’t a clue how being tall/having long-limbs alone is preventing you from inverting. Are you reaching too high or too low? Are you keeping your elbows pointed down and pulling yourself straight up? Dozens of other questions without seeing a picture or video, sorry, I wish I could help. 🙁
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Gary, height shouldn’t change arm placement, it sounds like you’re making a very common mistake and gripping too low?
This is how you grip for inverts Side Pole Hold https://www.studioveena.com/galleries/view/0a377ad0-85e2-11e1-adf5-12313d086a56.
You will find a a lot more help for inverts in the lessons. This video, includes 4 exercises every Poler should know, it’s also found in the Veena’s Tips lesson section, and may help clear things up! https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/52462459-db10-473f-ab4a-646d0ac37250
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Thanks veena, thats how im gripping. I was just told before that it was wrong and my hands were to high. Thanks for reassuring me.
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Ive been going to a pole studio nd the instructor invertd with her hands below her ears by her neck almost by her shoulder.
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What position do your arms end up in once you’re inverted then Veena?
You’re either going to have to hold your arms bent and have to bring your hips up far from the pole.
Or the grip is going to have to slide/move in the bicep/underarm. Both have trouble tipping back, as you have to get the hips super high over you.Hip around in front of the pole, into your waist. Inside corner of the elbow squeezes the pole against the back of the hip. Hands low. Pole should not be on your bicep at all. Tuck up tight. Use the contact at the hip to pivot back, extending the arms – hinging at the elbow. It’s just a balance/tilt/rotation, your centre of gravity doesn’t have to go UP at all.
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Robin, you can see what position the arm will be using side pole hold if you watch the link I posted 😊
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I used to grip too low too when I was learning. I thought it would make it easier to lift myself. it didnt. I actually hurt a rib and strained my upper back muscles that way. just moving my hands up a couple of inches helped but also, really working on knee tucks and understanding how to use those muscles all at once made a difference too. knee tucks, knee tucks, knee tucks. and Veena’s pole strength routine and the 30 day Ab challenge helped tremedously! 🙂 love those exercises in the ab challenge. when I work on those it also helps with my shoulder mount. but I’m bad about maintaining my shoulder mount…
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I finally got my invert. Exciting nd scary. I disected my invert. Nd I WASNT BREATHING. I dont kick into it either. I can lift myself up into the pole until my crotch touches it, then i extend my legs up on the pole, and slide down.
THANKS SO MUCH EVERYONE!i was holding my breathe. Im all self taught and i am adcancing quick now, but i DO know my boundaries. I hav all spins down. Im working on my v-straddle, i can plank, climb WITH BOTH LEGS, pole sit, i have transitions/pirouettes down. Lots of moves. I just want to perfect everything before i move onto the next level
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Congratulations on getting your invert!!! I have a question. When you go into an invert, especially a V-invert, do you feel scared that you will lose your grip and fall backwards onto your neck? This scares me so much.
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I feel like im going to lose the grip with my inside arm(bicep grip?). i can walk to pirouette myself into a v invert with momentum, but i cannot do a controled one like my basic one and hold it because it feels like im gonna slide off the pole or something.
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