Zoiiys started this discussion ·
Would I be crazy if I take a "Get your deadlift" class before I can even do a handspring? But I'm pretty good and stable with both true grip and twisted grip ayesha from inverted D and layback and scorpio. :) Should I?
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TaraLee ·
Not crazy at all! I have never been able to handspring yet but have dead lifted.
I am confused... by deadlift, you mean... essentially an aerial/no momentum handspring, correct? I know there are so many confusing terms in pole. This is what I consider a "deadlift" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Z3m9Bz89Y Anyway, I don't think it would possible to do that without being able to handspring. But again, we may be on different pages. Anyway... I always like to read the descriptions before I sign up for a class or workshop... There may be mandatory prereqs.... if not they may give you tips and tricks and things you can work on... or it might be a total waste of time and money. There are times I took things above my level and I felt inspired and there are times I took things above my level and felt defeated and sad. Also I took a handspring workshop and I felt like it was too much for me. (I can handspring now, I couldn't then) but essentially it was an hour of the SAME thing, or working towards the same thing... its really hard on your shoulders. By the end I felt like I couldn't get anywhere close because I was exhausted and I felt pretty defeated. I much prefer a mixed tricks class. But that is personal preference. :) Just something to think about.
Depends how strong you are. I learned to handspring before I could deadlift, but my little brother did a chinese deadlift on his first or second try. Granted, he has been working out for years and has above average strength. If you are not super strong though, I don't think its worth the money, but if you have money to spend may as well.
Zoiiys ·
Allison, you know what, that's the exact video from the exact class I'm contemplating on taking. I'm not sure but I keep thinking I just can't get the momentum and technique right for handspring but I may be strong enough for a deadlift like that? I must say I have doubts though.
Never know until you try. I have found sometimes I think I am not strong enough to do something, but really its by technique, not my strength thats the problem. I was not strong enough when I started training for the move, but I just kept trying and trying every day until it happened.
