Crazy reverse grab variation... how?!

faerie9 started this discussion · 12/29/2009

I love this vid for a number of reasons - some original variations in here (or at least I've not seen them before). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptkeKYia5gE How on earth does she do the RG at 0:16 ? I'm trying to work out how to attempt this safely without falling on my head... I guess ab strength is needed to get your legs all the way up there and most of the weight is on the arm?

17 replies

maddieLines · 12/29/2009
Wow ive never seen a dance like it that is incredible,il have to try and work that move out,thats alot of weight on 1 arm,she has fantastic moves,thanks for sharing x
Sapphirecatzeye · 12/29/2009
I've done this one a few times, you should already be able to do front and back hook spins with one arm, and a teddy as well. For a split sec you will have to hold your weight with one arm, but the more important part is being flexible enough to get your legs up to your arm. Check this by seeing how far you can touch your toes or past that on the ground. At first i tried by putting my pole on spin mode and just pulling my leg up to the pole to see if it would get up there when i was using my own momentum on static. Hope this has helped a little! Steph
ottersocks · 12/29/2009
That was very cool. When she leapt off the pole out of that shoulder mount I almost had a heart attack! 😲
deetron · 12/29/2009
Oooh I love this vid too!! And I love that reverse grab variation.. MUCH harder than it looks, right? My favourite part is the little variation on the wrist seat at 5:24.. I tried it and it worked the first time for me!! Then not the second, or the third, or forth.. or EVER AGAIN!! Arg!! 😂 Also the spin she does at 5:08 is cool.. it's like a weird pretzel on the shin!!
faerie9 · 12/29/2009
Yeah I've got loads of ideas from this vid! I want to try the wrist sit.... and the 5:08 spin is pretty, I do it occasionally but can't get the height she does, often my bottom foot is nearly at the floor. Something else to practise! ☀️ Thanks for the tips Steph. I can touch my toes... but that's pretty much as far as it goes, I'm not that flexible. Might not be enough (am thinking normal splits vs jade)? I can't get my head round why a teddy is necessary? I don't have a problem with no handed (lol typo 😂 ONE handed!! 😈 ) spins, but haven't bothered trying any armpit grip moves. I can't wait to get back on the pole, its FREEZING here and I daren't take any clothes off for fear of frostbite 😂 😂 😂
yogabeachbabe · 12/29/2009
Wow--that was a super high energy routine! I got tired just watching her. She's like the Energizer Bunny who does splits! Very original and athletic. Also a great vid to show people (like parents) that there are more facets to Pole Dancing than just the "exotic dancer" image.
polergirl · 12/29/2009
OK. The move at 4:15. 😲 How many times do you try that and crash before you actually get it? And then how many times before you get it 10 times out of 10? Holy moly, that girl was FUN to watch.
Sassafrassle · 12/29/2009
We were lucky enough to se her perform live earlier this year - it may have been that routine even, definitely the same song anyway. She was fantastic but does use grip aid of some description if that makes a difference to anyone in terms of trying it out? There's one routine of hers on the youtubes somewhere where she does a knee hold to the Village People song YMCA and does the arm actions - I totally love it! She's definitely worth tracking down more routines of if you guys like that one - her name's Kym and she works for Girlfriend Fun Fitness I think?
RoxyPink · 12/30/2009
She does a ton of fantastic moves in that routine! Gave me some good ideas of stuff I want to try!!!
verticaltherapy · 12/31/2009
Well, my hand now has a broken blister and my abs and back are burning, but I just had to attempt this move and I'm happy to say that it was somewhat of a success, though the failures are fun too!! It's definitely not refined yet and I notice that my feet usually land at the level of my hand, but it's a start. The trick is to get a good grip and kick out and up as strong and fast as you can. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXxSHXFHGMo
joni1 · 12/31/2009
Well, my hand now has a broken blister and my abs and back are burning, but I just had to attempt this move and I'm happy to say that it was somewhat of a success, though the failures are fun too!! It's definitely not refined yet and I notice that my feet usually land at the level of my hand, but it's a start. The trick is to get a good grip and kick out and up as strong and fast as you can. WOW, you did it Verticaltherapy 🥂 . You look awesome. I have to try this one, as it looks so cool. But how much flexibility do I need ❓ I can touch my toes but thats it.
verticaltherapy · 1/1/2010
Thank you. 🤔 I'm not really sure about the flexibility part. It didn't seem to strain my leg muscles at all, it's the abs that are hurtin' now. Just make sure your grip is good! Sorry I'm not much help there. 😳
faerie9 · 1/1/2010
Wow! Well done! 🥂 🥂 🥂 I had a little (and I mean little!) play earlier and I can't get my legs up at all, so this is probably something to bookmark for another day. I tried the wrist seat thing and - like someone else said earlier, I got it first time then couldn't do it again 😂
deetron · 1/1/2010
Well done verticaltherapy!! It *is* possible!! Ooh you've inspired me to push it harder!! I tried the wrist seat thing and - like someone else said earlier, I got it first time then couldn't do it again 😂 That was me!! Sucks doesnt it?!!! It seemed to easy the first time 😢
faerie9 · 1/2/2010
That was me!! Sucks doesnt it?!!! It seemed to easy the first time 😢 Yeah it was really easy! And then for some reason my leg just said no..... 😂
PhillyPoleJess · 1/3/2010
oh the different names for things! my assistant and i have been calling it a spinning one handed invert!
pole-twista · 1/4/2010
holy crap! looks like something that should be on a JK defies gravity dvd!!!!! amazing!!! thanks for sharing. ☀️