inverting...

XxMissPrissxX started this discussion · 9/22/2012

So i looked in the old threads for some help with this but ive been unsuccessful...so heres a new thread! Ive been inverting for about 3months now... iam STILL not able to pull off ANY inverted tricks. Needlessto say, im getting discouraged. What can i do to build the strength (and courage) i need to successfully execute an inverted move? I dont even think itsa strength factor anymore but plain old fear. I get upside down and cling for dear life! HELP!

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CapFeb · 9/22/2012
What have you tried so far, so I'm not suggesting things you've probably already heard? :P
XxMissPrissxX · 9/22/2012
inverted crusifix, thats basically it. I cant seems to over comethe fear to try anything else. I get tothe crusifix and it comes time to let go and i freeze and panic.
CapFeb · 9/22/2012
Okay, so you don't need help with the inverting part, just what to do after you find yourself upsidedown?
XxMissPrissxX · 9/22/2012
Correct 🙁
CapFeb · 9/22/2012
What really helped me was going from crucifix into a pole hand stand. I had to do headstands first because I have such weak elbows, but if you can do handstands first, go for it. You'll have to learn them eventually anyway :P I had to learn how to breathe like that--I used to be able to get into an inverted move, and then only hold it for a second or two because I was caught up in making my lines perfect/subconcious upsidedown sorcery that I forgot to breath. BREATHING. IS. SO. IMPORTANT. Especially since you are upsidedown! If you are already okay with your breathing, then the next thing to do is move on from crucifix. One is supposed to be easier than the other, and everyone is different. Try leg positioning from the ground; inside leg hang or outside leg hang. Whichever you feel more comfortable in. Then, you try these postions from a pole handstand out of crucifix so your belly button is still facing the pole. I recommend gemini (outside leg hang) first, but that's just because I feel the gemini climb is essential for intermediate to advanced transitioning. That's just my opinion. A great strength building exercize for inverting is chopper/inverted v. You can cheat when you do chopper by bringing the pole in very close to the groin, where the knee connects with the pelvis? There is a bit of a grip there if you lean back a bit. Always remember to do conditioning on your forearms and wrists atleast twice a week before and after you learn a new move. Some of these moves can cause a lot of stress on your tendons, which can leave you off of the pole for weeks.
XxMissPrissxX · 9/22/2012
Thanks CapFeb... Hopefully ibe able to apply some of this to my next practice. Im starting to feel defeated. Maybe im practicing too often? (is that even possible? lol) Im feeling really sore in between my shoulder blades in my back. I practice almost 6 days a week...
CapFeb · 9/22/2012
Depending on where the pain is in your shoulder blades, it might be because you are over working the muscles or inverting prematurely. I'd talk to a doctor about it and continue to do ab strengthening (which you can do every day) and forearm/wrist conditionin (about 2-3 times a week). Good luck!