I can't keep my leg hooked!

cbr600girl started this discussion · 6/22/2009

Uggg! I have been poling for almost 3 months now. I have conquered the spins, basic invert, inverted crucifix and catepillar! I can't do any of the moves where you hook one leg like the butterfly, gemini or scopio. (unsure if those are the names of the movoes). My leg will not hook and hold! I don't know why. It's not that it's slippery, I just can't get it to hold! It's totally frustrating me. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

9 replies

Veena · 6/23/2009
Have you tired it from the ground to try out the position? Can you make us a video??
RoxyPink · 6/23/2009
Veena's suggestion would be step one...but these moves where you hook your leg/knee are very demanding of your hamstring...the strength will eventually come. practice practice practice...it may also be an issue of body placement. I think you should post a vid and we could better help you!:) 😀 😀
cbr600girl · 6/23/2009
I will try to post a video today after work! Thanks!
cbr600girl · 6/24/2009
OK I just posted a video. Please help me!
SissyBuns · 6/24/2009
Hi, I just watched your video and I'm no pro (by far) but I think one of your problems may be that you haven't gotten the basic invert mastered yet. It seems like you aren't able to grip the pole very well once inverted and that may be because you still need to build up strength in your upper body to hold you up in that way....and then the strength in the legs to keep you there. I too have been inverting with unsuccessful scorpios and geminis and its because I'm not strong enough yet to to do properly and safely. Although I still try sometimes.....I'm a naughty girl 😈
Veena · 6/24/2009
I just saw your vid, thanks for posting 😀 Sissy you are right on, first you need to work on your basic invert. Lower your hands/arms keep shoulders back and down be sure your using your abs, upper back and biceps to help LIFT your hips up higher, this will help you get your legs over your hands. Work on inverting with a little less momentum. To do the Gemini and Scorpio you have to be able to lift those hips up, just hanging by your arms wont allow you to achieve the proper leg position. You want the "pit" of the knee to grab the pole. Your doing really well keep at it, I know you can do it. 🥂
RoxyPink · 6/24/2009
I agree with Sissy and Veena..you need to work on a controlled basic invert before progressing to the gemini and scorpio. You'll get it girl...keep at it! 😀
cbr600girl · 8/31/2009
YAY I finally was able to get not only the Gemini but the Scorpio as well. It's not too graceful yet and I can't seem to get the flexibility I see other have. I will post a video hopefully later today so I can get some tips on how to make the moves look more graceful. It is hurting alot to hold on with only one leg at a time, but like everything else your skin will get used to it. Thanks to everyone who left me advice on this post! It took me awhile to get them, but I finally did!
violet · 8/31/2009
Awesome! So happy for you! Cant wait to see 🥂