Frustration at lack of progress.

benicebehappy started this discussion · 4/8/2009

Hello all 🙂 This is more of a vent for me than an actuall thread so pls bear with me XD I am now on my 6th week of poleing. I can now do basic inverts, the crucifix, back hooks and sitting on the pole (for a short time). So I know i should be thinking YAY somthing I couldnt do before. BUT, I cant help but feel frustrated at my lack of progress on spins. Even basic spins seem to elude me such as the fireman, front hooks etc. These are supposed to be basic spins and although I know the principle and the theory behind the spins my body just wont do them X( And just to add salt to the wound my twin is flying through the spins. I know im heavier which is always going to make things more difficult for me than her BUT im still frustrtated that im struggling while she doesnt seem to have to try. ARGHHH yes im probably coming across as a bitch for moaning about it but I just dont feel like im progressing at all. Ok im done moaning. Sorry for inflicting this on ppl and hope everyone is well 🙂

4 replies

PoleDork · 4/8/2009
I think we all have moments like that :p Do you practice the spins often? Could just be a matter of building strength. I suggest posting a video if possible, i'm sure the girls could give you constructive criticism and tips to help. Good luck! 🙂
Foxy_Rei · 4/8/2009
It's ok for venting - if you can't vent here, where else could you??? What kind of pole do you use??? If it's titanium or brass or something maybe that could be why the spins are so difficult. If it's not and it's chrome or something, then I would suggest maybe just prepare for a dizzy fest! Just walk around the pole and just randomly spin around the pole- no form in particular, just focusing on getting your momentum around the pole. And without seeing any videos I'm just taking a stab in the dark here, but do you jump on the pole to spin, or wrap your legs around it??? One thing I had to learn to do was make sure to swing that outside leg out and around the pole then pull your inside leg up behind you. Actually jumping may stop the momentum. Like I said, I'm not sure, need to see a vid... But you could try just walking around the pole for a long time, going into a fireman spin or something, then getting back up and keeping going. Who knows, you may stumble into it and have one of those "ah-ha!" moments. It's just an idea, it may or may not work for you... (or maybe you've already tried it, I dunno)
benicebehappy · 4/9/2009
Im using the 50mm chrome x pole. Atm i kind o walk around to get momentum an then kind of launch onto it, not a jump as such but i i kind of push of with one leg and use my arms to pull me in. Hard to explain. I try and get on the pole as much as current bruises, pole burn and muscles aches will allow XD Just done an hour and a half practice and dont feel as though i acheived anything apart from an achin arm. In class I dont seem to have as much of a problem which increases my frustration that I cant do it at ome. Oh well, i guess im just going to have to wait for my upper body strength to increase so i can try and hold myself on the pole for longer XD Thx for the replys 🙂
Rhitard · 4/9/2009
Ah I've been feeling like that lately too. I've also been dancing around 6/7 weeks myself but I can't invert to save my life so kudos to you! The fireman spin is actually one of the hardest ones for me personally, yet I can do a flippin' cradle spin, reverse grab, & some others (almost) perfectly! I guess we all progress differently so hang in there. Try the spins on both sides & see if it's easier. If that doesn't work maybe you should take a day off from poling & try again with a clear mind ;] Also I know how you feel about doing stuff in class, when I'm in front of people I tend to be able to do things I usually can't on my own, weird..