INVERTING HELP!!!

JiggaLuv87 started this discussion · 5/29/2011

The titles says it all 🙁 I know how to do a basic invert, but the thing i wanna conquer most is inverting when i'm at the top of the pole. I have the pole climb down and my pole sit, after that im COMPLETELY at a loss as to whats i should do next. My bottom half still feels kinda heavy.....is this a sign that i still dont have the strength for this? I wanna do my first pole progress video but this ONE thing is preventing me from doing so.HELP...TIPS needed!!! I sooo frustrated 😕

8 replies

Greekgoddess · 5/29/2011
For inverting at the top of the pole the first thing I learned was how to dead lift. Essentially you have to go into the invert hand grip while in your pole sit then drop your legs and just hold on with your arms then lift your legs while they're hanging into the invert position. You need to be STRONG to do it from way up the pole because you'll use a bit of energy getting up their so I'd practise while hovering above the floor first, hope this helps I don't have any videos to link you too I'm afraid, good luck though! :)
Sassafrassle · 5/29/2011
Practising a complete deadlift into invert from the floor (ie no kicking/momentum etc) is probably the best way to start working towards it because this is how you'd do it from the pole.
JiggaLuv87 · 5/29/2011
This is exactly what i needed....i couldnt think of anything that would help me practice the move and i've been going crazy just climbing to the top and trying to go into it blindly...
Ginger Kitty · 5/29/2011
Here is a good thread on inverting. The dos/don't's and if you have the strength. https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/Am_I_ready_for_an_inversion_2009-05-31_170937 ;
JiggaLuv87 · 5/29/2011
Thank you so much ladies :)
kat pole princess · 5/30/2011
wow!! what great suggestions!!!
RoseMay · 5/30/2011
Yeah you need to be strong enough to invert without kicking to do that. Also you need to bring your hips in front of the pole once you're in an aerial pole hold. So the pole is kinda on your low back/bum. From there you can lift your legs up 🙂
Tara · 5/31/2011
Hey, I just did a blog on working on more of a controlled inverts, and believe that some of the advised exercises could benefit you, too. We are basically targeting the same muscle groups. I take classes with a great teacher, that focuses on strength training, and we do lots of the same exercises the ladies recommended + standing leg lifts (those kick my ass!). Here is a link to my blog: https://www.studioveena.com/blogs/view/Chopper_and_controlled_Inversions_Tips_20110520052315 Be patient, and stick to it... Hope it helps!