Beginning invert prep

Dancer Ella started this discussion · 3/3/2013

Hello! I have been doing pole for about 3 weeks ( i know its such a very short time) but how long did it take you all to invert? And what are some good ways to prepare yourself for inverting on the pole? Right now I can do a pole sit, and i can climb the pole, and every time I get up there I feel more and more confident like I want to try something different while im up there, but all i end up doing is crossing my legs or slowly coming down with my legs straight out (You can see the videos in my profile). Whats next?! Thanks for your feedback I greatly appreciate it! ❤️

4 replies

Pole gal · 3/4/2013
welcome 2 pole 🙂 some people caninvertwithin a few months and others can take a few years 2 get a basic invert. u can do some strength excercise's usin the pole, this is the excercises i used for my inverts, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd43sLpO6bA i used the excercises in this vid wen i was tryin for my inverts. hope the vid helps hun. xxx
Elektra Vallens · 3/4/2013
Everyone's different in terms of how long it takes to invert; it just depends on what kind of physical condition your're in. If you have strong abs and arms, you may be able to. You can find out how strong your abs are by standing next to the pole, gripping with a regular grip, and try tucking both legs up to your tummy. If that's hard, you'll need more conditioning before you're ready to invert. If that's easy, try doing it while rocking backward. If you can do that, then try doing the same thing, but then extending your legs. That's a basic invert. You should definitely check out Veena's lessons on inverting- they should give you step-by-step information.
Dancer Ella · 3/4/2013
Thank you guys for the advice!! 🥂
Reyn · 3/6/2013
Just don't rush it if you're not very strong! I started inverting after 2 months but I soo wasn't ready... almost three years later I'm still paying for it with a achy shoulder!