Aerial inverted v on spin mode

Pole Angel started this discussion · 8/30/2011

Hi ladies, I'm having trouble with my aerial inverted v. I am quite strong with this move and can happily do it aerially - however as soon as do so on spinny mode, the spinning stops. Looking at videos, I think my problem may be that when I go to do it aerially I bring my body round to the front of the pole and then invert - whereas in alot of videos I have seen they seem to bring their body just round to the side. Does this help the spinning do you know? As soon as I put my body in front of the pole the spinning stops. I've tried doing it from the side, but really struggle to get my bum up - not sure if this is a strength issue? Any help will be appreciated! Xxx

23 replies

amy · 8/30/2011
the technique for spin pole inverts is quite a bit different-- instead of forcing your hips up, you want to think about getting them OUT and then using the momentum of the spin to get them up and over. but i would add that this takes quite a bit more strength than a typical invert on static pole until you get the feel for it. here's a great tutorial on spinning pole fan kicks, which is the same technique. i hope this helps! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgKMfTK0QH0
Madfelice · 8/30/2011
Do you stop when you are spinning from both directions? As in spinning left and also spinning right? I find that on spin, some moves cause me to start to spin backwards because they are in the oppostie direction to the one I am spinning in if that makes sense. Maybe the direction you are moving in to get to the front of the pole is counter to the direction the pole is moving which causes it to start to spin backwards and therefore grind to a halt? It's hard to say without seeing it, but it is a thought perhaps...
amy · 8/30/2011
hmm trying that link again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgKMfTK0QH0
Pole Angel · 8/30/2011
Oh Amy thank you so much- that makes so much more sense now! Will definitely give that ago. Mad-ooh good thinking. Had not even considered that it might be my direction of the spin. I tend to invert on the left hand side (so pole is on my right) and spinning in a clockwise direction. Might be slowing me down.
beginner2 · 8/30/2011
Thanks for the link, amy.
Kyrsten · 3/29/2012
Alright, sorry to revive this dead thread, but this was my exact question. I can do a controlled chopper/V invert but I can't get much spin on it without really throwing myself into it, which isn't cute. Goes for both aerial Vs and normal Vs from the floor. The video was really helpful, gave it a try real quick, and it feels TOTALLY different from a normal V invert... if I' m understanding correctly, I'm almost supposed to be swinging my leg out behind me rather than forward and up? It feels so odd, like I'm going backwards! The mechanics are completely different, I'm surprised I haven't seen any other discussion/tutorial on this. If anyone else has additional tips I would really like to hear them.
Lyme Lyte · 3/29/2012
This is hard for me to figure out as well. I see some grap the pole, whip their bodies to the side, go about a full turn while hanging on parellel to the bar and then invert. I'm clueless, I hope Veena will cover this in her new spinning lessons down the road. One thing I did learn off a thread is when going into this spin is try the "true grip" bottom hand normal, top hand in a cup grip???? I tried that hold on a static invert today, lets just say THAT didn't work. Glad you brought up this post, all tips will be appreciated.
ORGANIC ANGEL · 3/29/2012
That vid is awesome! I wanna get a bad kitty sports bra too...but thats a diff. discussion lol.
Kyrsten · 3/29/2012
I've been meaning to try the true grip v too... forgot about that. I lost my locking pin though, not sure if I'm brave enough to try it on spin lol. But that video was immensely helpful... It felt weird at first but I'm starting to get the hang of it. I found it helped to keep my grip lower than normal and to think of turning my body into my pole before I invert rather than just going straight up and over like a normal deadlift/aerial invert. I think I'll take a few videos and see if I can see a difference.
Lyme Lyte · 3/29/2012
I watched the video.....not sure i understood it. Is this supposed to prep us for sppinning ariel invert?
Veena · 3/29/2012
Lyme, the true grip isn't used for the Basic invert, that would be much like inverting with one arm! It's used for decending from off the pole, spinning while inverted... like in the spinning V/chopper...or to hold a static V.
Lyme Lyte · 3/29/2012
Venna, no wonder it was so hard!!!! Maybe tomorrow i will just try to do a one arm invert......jk. :)
Kyrsten · 3/29/2012
I made a quick video showing what I did today to get mine to spin better... basically the same technique as shown in the spinning fan kick video, but specific to inverts... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tYh8aPttbs The difference is huuuge going into the invert from the floor! My aerial V always spun alright but it looks so much better using the same method as spinning into it from the floor.
Lyme Lyte · 3/29/2012
Kyrelle, great video! However I have a long way to go before getting the Ariel spinning V! I will work on the floor method Saturday.
JAK Pole dancing · 5/9/2013
Hi I need help I would like to do my aerial invert v smoothly in order to get beautiful geminis on spinning but sometimes it doesn't work Watch my vid at the beginning and let me know if you have any tips Thx you in Advance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXz7VnWsiiI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
JAK Pole dancing · 5/9/2013
Hi I need help I would like to do my aerial invert v smoothly in order to get beautiful geminis on spinning but sometimes it doesn't work Watch my vid at the beginning and let me know if you have any tips Thx you in Advance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXz...
Juicy J · 5/10/2013
Since we are on the topic of this, do you guys think it's possible to get an aerial spinning V even though it's still a struggle to get it from the ground from a standing and lifting straight up and over kind of position? This has been my nemesis move forever and I still struggle to be able to invert and go straight into a V before locking on. I can invert, lock on and then take my legs out into a V position and can hold but to go straight into it and hold it is so difficult for me!! So I'm just wondering if the Spinning version may be more achievable although like Amy said, it requires more strength to do.
Storypole17 · 5/10/2013
Juicy J - after climbing, your hands would need to be placed near the neck before inverting. When on spin, the body will need to be slightly turned to the side to maintain the spin, then bring yourself into your V..I'm sure you'll get it soon!
race911 · 5/10/2013
this move has been my nemesis! after seeing and watching all the great advice im ready o try and conquer it once again. you ladies rock! thanks for ll the great tips!
Krista Bocko · 5/10/2013
I can do the forward spinning V, but how does one do the backward spinning V?! I'm sure it's the same technique but why is it soo hardddd?! I could barely make it!!
Veena · 5/10/2013
I demonstrate both a forward V invert and Backward V invert in this video. I feel it's important to keep the hands higher as you would for a regular invert, placing them too low can cause unnecessary stain on the rhomboids and shoulders. Just like your basic invert you want the pole tucked into the arm pit so you can assist with the lift by squeezing the pole between the upper torso and upper arm/arm pit area. You'll also need to have the strength to keep the body close to the pole and not allow the force of the spin to pull you way. To work up to this move keep working on your Knee tucks, Pole Leg Lifts, switches and use strict form when inverting. Don't place the hands too low, use the arm pit to help you invert, to save your back! Good luck ❤️ The inverts are at 2:03 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtinAzp17s0&list=UUup79MtZnWP_SCAHeVlmzdQ&index=23
Hazi411 · 5/11/2013
Kyrsten, thank you soooo much - I just checked out your vid....I can do a deadlift inverted V from the floor, but have been struggling with doing aerial inverted V on a spinny pole. I will try to do it the way you showed in your vid - I'm sure that's going to help me heaps! Thanks again :-)
Hazi411 · 5/11/2013
Thanks also to Veena - I just watched your vid, too! :-)