misslizzy217 started this discussion ·
first off let me say i am new Very new to this, i need to know the correct way to grip the pole in a " spiral body" or " body ribbon" move. i can do it with both my hands gripping above my head but i cant seem to get the right grip down. i know one arm is up top and one arm is down below me but i dont know how to get there!any help is greatly appreciated ❓
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Fleur ·
Your arms should not be above your head for a body spiral! You should have your arms bent so that you are holding, not hanging, as you spin around with your armpit tucked into the pole. It isn't until you get the strength and grip on that inside arm that you will be able to release the outside hand and bring it down.
What's a body spiral? 🤔
amy ·
also called a corkscrew 🙂
Charley ·
Your arms should not be above your head for a body spiral! You should have your arms bent so that you are holding, not hanging, as you spin around with your armpit tucked into the pole. It isn't until you get the strength and grip on that inside arm that you will be able to release the outside hand and bring it down. YUP! and for me - my outside hand is on top of my inside hand. This is a pretty tough spin. You said you were very new to poling? I am not sure how new you are or if you take classes but this might be a spin to shelf for awhile so can work on other simpler spins and build up strength. A good strength builder/conditioner for this spin would be fan kicks (I call them windmills).
LittleC ·
When I was learning this one, I injured some of the muscles around my shoulder blade by "hanging" through it. Not a good time! 👎 Keeping your shoulders tucked back and down will protect them - and a lot of the momentum will come from using your abs to kind of whip your legs around front. So don't feel like you need to make a running start into it - that's the other mistake I made. Good luck! 🙊
THANX GIRLS! IM GONNA FIGURE IT OUT! WEIRD ENOUGH MY BOYFRIEND IS TEACHING ME LOL! HE CAN SEE SOMETHING ONE TIME AND MASTER IT SO HE IS TRYING TO HELP ME. THANK YALL SO MUCH 🤓
REDKE71 ·
When I was learning this one, I injured some of the muscles around my shoulder blade by "hanging" through it. Not a good time! 👎 Keeping your shoulders tucked back and down will protect them - and a lot of the momentum will come from using your abs to kind of whip your legs around front. So don't feel like you need to make a running start into it - that's the other mistake I made. Good luck! 🙊 not to mention being taught to get a running start into it!! lol 😮
RoxyPink ·
When I was learning this one, I injured some of the muscles around my shoulder blade by "hanging" through it. Not a good time! 👎 Keeping your shoulders tucked back and down will protect them - and a lot of the momentum will come from using your abs to kind of whip your legs around front. So don't feel like you need to make a running start into it - that's the other mistake I made. Good luck! 🙊 not to mention being taught to get a running start into it!! lol 😮 LMFAO!! and we won't say any names as to WHO teaches it this way!!! *cough*insert name here*cough* hahahhaha 😂 😂
Can't work out what spin you are talking about here - anybody got a vid?
When I was learning this one, I injured some of the muscles around my shoulder blade by "hanging" through it. Not a good time! 👎 Keeping your shoulders tucked back and down will protect them - and a lot of the momentum will come from using your abs to kind of whip your legs around front. So don't feel like you need to make a running start into it - that's the other mistake I made. Good luck! 🙊 not to mention being taught to get a running start into it!! lol 😮 LMFAO!! and we won't say any names as to WHO teaches it this way!!! *cough*insert name here*cough* hahahhaha 😂 😂 I think I can guess.... 😉
REDKE71 ·
Can't work out what spin you are talking about here - anybody got a vid? its at 2:20 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8PLPi0M8bM
I just sat here with my mouth hanging open watching that entire video. Redke, that was so amazing. You are just freakin' awesome. Thank you for making such a good and important vid!
LittleC ·
Haha - I was trying to be polite and not bust on the RIDICULOUS way that I was taught! I will still be nice and not use names, but I will say a very public THANK YOU to Roxy and Karol for setting me straight. I would probably be in a body cast by now if I hadn't sought professional assistance. And Karol - that video rocks! I don't think mine will ever look like that. 🥂
its at 2:20 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8PLPi0M8bM I seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 😀 Great video - think I might have to use that to see what I can and can't do now. Thanks
REDKE71 ·
Haha - I was trying to be polite and not bust on the RIDICULOUS way that I was taught! I will still be nice and not use names, but I will say a very public THANK YOU to Roxy and Karol for setting me straight. I would probably be in a body cast by now if I hadn't sought professional assistance. And Karol - that video rocks! I don't think mine will ever look like that. 🥂 blind leading the blind... not your fault, at least youre not blind anymore! 🧿
Veena ·
I'm still very confused...someone told someone to run?? into a move 😲 Sound like you all have it figured out now....I'm still lost 🤔 maybe you had to be there. 😂
LOL, you're out of the loop V. 😂
RoxyPink ·
I'm still very confused...someone told someone to run?? into a move 😲 Sound like you all have it figured out now....I'm still lost 🤔 maybe you had to be there. 😂 The studio that Little C used to go to is ran by a lady who has no clue when it comes to pole...she can barely invert...she teaches people how to do stuff that she can't even do! No injury prevention, safety or technique is taught....and yes...she was telling Little C to run and jump into a body spiral...ahhhhhh... I believe that is how she was teaching her how to do a craddle spin also....booooooo!! 🤔
