Excel for pole moves

Haloanne started this discussion · 4/13/2015

I have slight OCD tendencies and I love to keep track of things, so I created this excel file for pole moves that I'm working on. I figured there must be others like me out there, so I'll share it! Here's the link - you can copy and paste it to your own file (excel / numbers / openoffice etc) and make it your own. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R_TICoKksvzYePgbaGtj3crSu2kn1AGWllZ0rj-my7o/edit?usp=sharing This is just an example and these are just the moves I'm working on right now, so add your own to your file. I find it helpful when deciding what I want to work on and you can mark progress in the notes.

21 replies

I polekat I · 4/13/2015
i love this!!!! such a good idea =)
Evjo · 4/13/2015
Thanks! Just what I need!
Julianna Rose · 4/13/2015
This is awesome, I love creating excel sheets for different things but never thought of creating one for pole moves. Thanks for sharing!
Casi · 4/14/2015
A spreadsheet for pole moves, fun. I'm playing around with it. One thing I've added is separate columns for right side and left side, so I can track what still needs work on the weaker side.
Haloanne · 4/14/2015
I actually added a "both sides" column to my own file to see just that - what tricks I can do on both sides and where the weaker side still needs work :)
Casi · 4/14/2015
Ooh, I'm also going to try dividing them up by type of move (strength, leg hangs, floorwork, etc.), so I can remind myself not to do too many of the same type in a row and overwork those muscles. That will also give me ideas at hand if I want to switch to a different type. Eg. enough handsprings already, but remember you wanted to work on yogini... (God, I am a spreadsheet dork.)
Haloanne · 4/14/2015
Haha! I know, spreadsheets are awesome! :D I did divide the moves at first too into strength, flexy, combo etc, but to me it felt like a bit of an overkill. Also, pole moves are surprisingly hard to divide into clear cut categories! But if it works for you, awesome :) That's why I shared, so everyone can make their own best pole move directory!
Strawberrysmoothie · 4/14/2015
thank you that is such a brilliant idea.
ItsEss · 4/16/2015
Agreed Haloanne! I have so many spreadsheets b/c it is so difficult to classify. I like you version better than mine because it looks cleaner & isn't so overwhelming. Thanks for sharing!
Lucca Valentine · 4/16/2015
yeah i started one of these awhile back too but gave up on it cuz the categorizing was making my head spin. this is an excellent way to do it! thank you!
Lucca Valentine · 4/16/2015
i def added really basic moves to mine just to make myself feel better >_< hahaha
Lucca Valentine · 4/16/2015
and an extra column for spin pole cuz i cant do everything on spin that i can do on static :(
stylenwild6788 · 4/17/2015
Great idea! I wanted to do this too, but just the sheer amount of pole moves with their various names were overwhelming and I gave up before I really started D: Thank you so much for sharing!
Haloanne · 4/17/2015
Yeah the classification is really hard! Adding columns is an option, like "spinning pole" or "aerial" becouse somethings can be done only on the floor and not from the pole. I like the clean look, so I prefer to add these to a move's name, like "shoulder mount grounded" and "shoulder mount aerial". That's just a personal preference though - just make it your own and use it however you like it :)
AllysonKendal · 4/17/2015
Very nice. I had been doing something similar.... and color coding moves "red, yellow, green" (attempted/want to attempt, progressing, mastered) but I haven't done any updating to it in so long that its all moves like fireman spin... You have a great list. Thank you!
Runemist34 · 4/17/2015
Doesn't seem OCD to me at all! I made a list- I highlight the ones I'm working on, and can make notes, such as "I can only get this on dominant side," and once I got them, I remove them from the list. I think a spreadsheet is good! I've also been thinking about adding in combo moves and challenges to my list, to push myself into more "dancing" and less "tricking." ;)
miekel1992 · 4/24/2015
Wow I love this! Would have to change the names but I think this is awesome to use!
Runemist34 · 4/26/2015
I just wanted to mention that I have been inspired to do the same thing! I took some cues from your spreadsheet, and just... ran with it. I scoured all the pole moves lists I know of! I have nearly 100 moves just in the beginner/intermediate range, haha ;) I've been organizing them by way of difficulty, too, so that I can just go down the list and feel comfortable doing all the moves (similar to how Veena has hers set up). I've actually noticed that some of these create some pretty cool combos, too! Maybe it'll teach me to take my time and come up with some more ways to transition through things, since I'll have so many options!
SharkyHill · 4/27/2015
What a great idea! I can't believe I've never thought to do this! I love using Excel to track things!
SharkyHill · 4/27/2015
Thanks for sharing! 😊
MonikaB · 4/29/2015
What a great idea! Thank you so much for sharing! ! Xo