spinnyfox started this discussion ·
So...I'm having the hardest time figuring out what I'm doing wrong with the Bow & Arrow! I can do it just fine from an Iguana Mount, no problems there. But, when I try to go into it out of a Fallen Angel crossed ankle release it feels like my butt is going to break my thumb off, and I can't seem to get it! Does that sound just totally weird? Help please! 🙁
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azriel ·
hey spinnifox! 😜 i can't be sure if you're doing something wrong or if you're just scared to let go. When doing it from iguana mount, your hands and body are already in position. But, the thing with doing this move from x-ankle release, is that there will be a drop once you release one of your legs forward.. your body will drop lower. Maybe that's what's throwing you off? And why does your thumb hurt? is it the way you're holding the pole, or because your backside is pushing on it while your body is trying to drop into the move? If it's the second case, try to position you hands so that you get some space between your body and hands, so that you have room to lower. 😛 Don't know if this helps any, maybe someone else has more specific tips for hand placement.. When i do this move, my thumb sometimes gets caught in my shorts, so they end up getting pulled while i slide down & my butt gets exposed, LOL ! 😳
Thanks, Azriel! It is the second scenario, it's like my butt squashes my thumb when I'm trying to release down into the bow...I'll try your tips! ☀️
There are a couple of handgrips for the cross ankle release into bow and arrow, maybe try a different one out? http://www.mypole.co.uk/beckyrose/BownArrow-pose.jpg http://ipole.tvhttps://pub-a085b59791bc4c1a94b0a223a67a37d6.r2.dev/wp-uploads/2009/01/bow-and-arrow-intermediate-grip.jpg http://www.poleexercise.co.uk/wordpress/wp-content/themes/poleexercise/images/moves/bow-and-arrow.jpg http://www.triagedesign.co.uk/wikipole/images/0/05/Bowandarrowelbowgrip.jpg http://wikipole.org/
Veena ·
Arching your back slightly just before you slide into the position can help keep your butt off your thumbs. 👍 Just don't arch to far and tip over!!
I had the same problem with this one. I did it a couple of times but came to the conclusion that my bum just won't get out of the way 😂 I ended up using a completely different grip where I reach round the pole with one of my arms and have the other downwards (really good description there! 😕 ) It's similar to the forearm grip or what you might use to do the flag with (or so my pole tutor person told me 😀 ) That's probably of no help to you whatsoever but hey-ho! 🙄
Man, thanks ladies!!! 😬 I'll let you know when I get back to my pole room to actually try all the wonderful tips you guys are giving (hopefully this evening)...such is the life of a mommy sometimes...sickness is being passed around my family, and between the kids and me being sick I haven't been able to get back there and practice! I'm breaking out in pole withdrawal hives!!! 😲
HA HA HA!!!!! SUCCESS!!!! 🥂 🥂 🥂 🥂 I tried a different hold (one hand at your bum, one hand behind your head like you're doing a tricep dip) and I got it no problem on the first try! 😀 Thanks SOO much for the help, ladies! Couldn't have done it without you. LUB ME SOME STUDIO VEENA!!!!!!!!!! 👍
Charley ·
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