CAR and plank woes.

benicebehappy started this discussion · 7/20/2010

Hey ladies (and gents) So I recently brought my 45mm TG pole. And for the most part I love it. I have a better grip now I can get my hand all the way aroung so now im feeling motivated to try new stuff. The down side is now there is less pole im finding the CAR and plank(s) impossible to do. It doesnt matter how much I cross my legs, or squeeze or turn my knees in im just sliding straight down. Soooooooo frustrating considering I could do these moves without much problem on the 50mm, but now cant do them at all on the 45mm, sigh. I thought having big thighs was an advantage for these moves but now its not making much difference I just dont stick anymore. Any ideas for getting more grip in the ole thigh area? Thanks all 🙂

4 replies

EvaRut · 7/20/2010
Maybe you just are still getting used to it or are scared to do it on the 45mm? I have slim thighs and I can do these tricks on a 38mm pole without a problem. So you should be able to do it to 🙂
benicebehappy · 7/20/2010
Def not scared of doing the moves. Just cant grip the damn pole 🙂
chemgoddess1 · 7/20/2010
It may just take a little longer to relearn. It seems like maybe you were relying more on "thigh size" than actual form to get the move on the larger pole. You also may nee to grab in a different part of your thigh. For CAR and plank, I need to have that pole really close to my privates in order for it to work.
pole-twista · 7/20/2010
i personally need a warm grippy pole, warm legs, and be sure you and pole are very dry ( no sweat, residue ect) and i use the meatiest part of my upper inner thighs to grip. i cross my WHOLE leg from upper thighs to feet very tightly. you can use your hands to guide you down ( use a spotter you trust as will give you more confidence ( or atleast a big thick soft mat ) ... also you can try a little grip aid in the inner thigh area plank hmm reverse or reg>? Well regular is very simple just hold pole w dom (strong) hand a little low on the pole as your sitting on the pole (use again the upper inner thigh area to grip but remeber to tense and cross tightly whole length of legs)and when feel good about your grips extend your legs out straight w ankles crosed and lean away from pole so as horizontial as possible reaching non dom hand out and away sogoes w a nice straight laying back line.. you can add variations when ready. if you have veenas lessons you should check it out. i hope this helps some. ps for me the right music makes a diffrence good luck and keep trying. let us know how it goes! 🥂