Riddleboxxy started this discussion ·
Argh!! My abs are one of the main things I want to work on (for my flat belly) but I just don't feel it happening. I try to use those muscles whenever I'm doing moves but everything EXCEPT my abs burn. Am I doing it wrong? Maybe I'm forgetting to do it? :/ Any suggestions? Thanks :]
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Audball ·
I have the same problem. Someone advised em to engage my abs when Im doing anything, including spins. It probably works, but I forget to do it. I've added 100 sit ups ot my routine and now I feel the burn, lol!
First and foremost Veena has some great strength lessons. Pole leg lifts. Hold the pole like you are inverting and crunch abs. You can vary this many legs let your feet touch ground after, feet never touch, knees up, open v, straight legs together, to make harder as raising and lowering pause and hold, if really advanced try lifting to chopper, lowering, repeat, repeat. Also can be done in shoulder mount position. At first the hip flexors may hurt more than abs. If holding raising knees to chest is too much traditional ab exercises are probably best, again Veena has good lessons for this, arm, and back strength. Happy poling!
Audball ·
Yes I definitely need to get doing some of those leg lifts and pole ups. I need some discipline!!
Veena ·
The "switch" is a really important lesson because it gives you the proper ab positioning for all activities. http://ver3.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4079 Also don't forget the lower back for a balanced core 🎅
Thanks so much, everyone!! Working out seems so dull when my pole isn't involved so I was dreading crunches LOL I'm doing my best to engage my abs in everything I do... if my memory will let me! 😕
Hey riddlebox! I know EXACTLY what you mean. It took the longest time before my core started getting any workout. You see, my core was sooo weak from postural problems as a child, that I couldn't even do crunches anyway. Plus my back was SO tight and rigid (not a good thing) that I did not really 'need' to use my core for stability. So even in pole moves that normally use your core, mine was not getting a workout either. I found the following things helped: - Climbing the pole, using the technique where you grip mostly with your shins and knees. (The part where you lift your legs and push your hips AWAY from the pole, was one of the first times I felt my core being used in class) - Leg raises, scissors legs and bicycle legs on the floor. These are better than doing crunches and they're much more fun, because you can turn them into sexy floor work moves. - Speaking of floor work - the move where you're on your back, propped on your elbows, and your legs are both as straight and as upright as possible is good. Then you do the clock, interchanging legs (example: 2.21 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSM4Lpdgeik) - 'Engaging' my stomach (think of pulling your belly button inwards) during ALL body rolls and hip rolls.
for abs..i was taught by my trainer... planks but remember shoulders back and down pull tummy in tight........ do normal yoga plank... then side planks try holding them each for 30 seconds... then switch positions
