chelseavohland1622 started this discussion ·
I have been working on the invert. i know i definitely need to increase my ab strength but does anyone else have any suggestions on getting up into in without kicking up into it. what are your best strengthening suggestions? thank you.
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Veena ·
Have you been working on the Related lessons listed below the main player lesson? These are perfect for getting you closer to your invert! Also this lesson has some great tips for proper placement, https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52f7165d-3484-4ffa-afa9-13de0a9aa0eb Also working on the Shoulder and Ab, routine and Chest and Back routine 2 times a week or Pole Strength Routine will improve strength for inverts! Shoulders and Abs https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52e9c3f1-5d98-496d-ae1f-45cc0a9aa0eb Chest and Back https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52e9cf30-08cc-4d00-88b0-47750a9aa0eb Pole Strength https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52f1bf18-ecb4-4aa0-a506-1cbf0a9aa0eb
Veena ·
Also there is a difference between sweeping the leg up to the pole, kicking into and deadlifting. Sweeping is totally fine and looks pretty too. Kicking is a no no and can cause rib pain among other issues, deadlifting is far more advanced and someone who is new to inverting should not be expected to deadlift. :)
At what point does one feel comfortable and safe being inverted? What I mean is, I know you're supposed to eventually let go of your hands and hold on with just your legs. When I'm up there, I don't even feel safe holding on with my hands because I don't feel like I have a good grip (could this be due to the thickness of the pole?) especially when you have to wiggle your hands down. Does this just come with time and practice?
Veena ·
Poleisnewtome, You don't let go in basic invert, if you transition into an inverted crucifix then you would let go. You can work on both the inverted crucifix and positioning the legs for inverts from the ground. If hands are sweaty or pole is cold and hands cold, grip will not feel secure, any size pole can be worked around. Improving hand strength will also help, and you'll find several lessons for that here as well. :)
