Gemini... ouch...

Kari828 started this discussion · 4/20/2009

Hi everyone! so i posted a vid yesterday where i did a gemini with hands and got tips on how to grip the pole better with my leg using the "pit" of my knee, but this sucker hurts like a ❗ so pretty much I'm just wondering if i am doing something wrong or if this is normal and i just gotta grin and bear it... thanks everyone! you are all so wonderful and supportive, this is an amazing place and i am so glad i found it! xoxoxoxo

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TrinaS08 · 4/20/2009
Hi everyone! so i posted a vid yesterday where i did a gemini with hands and got tips on how to grip the pole better with my leg using the "pit" of my knee, but this sucker hurts like a ❗ so pretty much I'm just wondering if i am doing something wrong or if this is normal and i just gotta grin and bear it... thanks everyone! you are all so wonderful and supportive, this is an amazing place and i am so glad i found it! xoxoxoxo hey girl i still hurt when doing this move!! I have so many bruises on the back of my knee..lol..hubby said if i don't quit ppl are gonna think he's beatin on me..lol..fleurthefrenchcat has a video on youtube of the gemini. that's how i learned it. take a look and see if that helps you any. good luck girlie!! 👽
TrinaS08 · 4/20/2009
also maybe you can help me with this one but the elbow grib and twisted grip? any tips for getting that? thanks hun. i posted a thread about it but no responses yet..thanks xoxo Katrina
RoxyPink · 4/20/2009
As with most moves the "grip" will hurt like hell until your skins gets accustomed to being used in that manner. The grip used in the gemini is no different. Think on your knee as a third hand when you go to grip the pole. Make sure once you have the pole in the "pit" of your knee, you have your foot/toe pointing towards the ground. This creats a stronger hold. As far as the elbow grip...same thing.. think of it as another hand. You also need to lean away from the pole. If you don't do this you would go straight down. Try to creat a triangle with your arms and the pole. I hope this makes sense. 🙂 Twisted grip?? That takes a lot of range of motion in your wrist and forearm...I'm still trying that one out..probably be a while unitl I get it! Good luck!
TrinaS08 · 4/20/2009
As with most moves the "grip" will hurt like hell until your skins gets accustomed to being used in that manner. The grip used in the gemini is no different. Think on your knee as a third hand when you go to grip the pole. Make sure once you have the pole in the "pit" of your knee, you have your foot/toe pointing towards the ground. This creats a stronger hold. As far as the elbow grip...same thing.. think of it as another hand. You also need to lean away from the pole. If you don't do this you would go straight down. Try to creat a triangle with your arms and the pole. I hope this makes sense. 🙂 Twisted grip?? That takes a lot of range of motion in your wrist and forearm...I'm still trying that one out..probably be a while unitl I get it! Good luck! thanks girl this has been really helpful!! ☀️ 😀
Veena · 4/20/2009
Don't worry the pain WILL get better, and before you know it you'll be hangin without even thinking about it. ☀️