Rubber Pencil -- grip???

Mindy4pole started this discussion · 9/26/2009

There are a cloud of moves I think I should be able to do, and Rubber Pencil is one of them. I can get my hands in position, but when I let go with my legs, my grip's not strong enough to hold me. Is this all a hand strength move, or are there other body parts that are holding on? I saw some gorgeous profile pix of folks in this position, so I know some of you know the secret!! 🧿 Thanks so much for your help! Mindy

6 replies

Charley · 9/26/2009
Well grip strength is an issue with this. Be sure your hands are clean, pole is clean and warmed up first. Secondarily, When I do this move I am resting my tailbone on the pole and my shoulders and doing a slight back bend - for me this made balancing it much easier. I actually look towards my feet so my head is not down but but looking up and back at the feet to get a nice bend and to put my shoulder more into the pole for stabilization and grip. This move requires solid grip and a lot of shoulder strength. It's tough on the shoulders. You'll also need a great deal of back strenght and core strength. This was one of the more difficult moves for me too. I still find if my pole isn't well cleaned that I do slip out of it. To get an idea of where your body points should be on the pole try a handstand rubber pencil and work on looking at your feet - again the back bend part will look nicer and the pole will be more "in" your shoulder and you'll feel the pole at your tailbone.
Veena · 9/26/2009
If its only your grip and you have the position.... then try dampening the towel you use to wipe you pole with, using a bit of alcohol or what ever you clean your pole with. Rub it on your hands and the pole and as soon as its dry....don't try it with wet hands!!!!! as soon as its dries, try the move. You'll get better grip but only temporarily. Or try my silly dish washing rubber glove trick....they do stick really well 😂 😂
Trena · 9/27/2009
Well done on getting it girl! 😀
tialee · 9/27/2009
If its only your grip and you have the position.... then try dampening the towel you use to wipe you pole with, using a bit of alcohol or what ever you clean your pole with. Rub it on your hands and the pole and as soon as its dry....don't try it with wet hands!!!!! as soon as its dries, try the move. You'll get better grip but only temporarily. Or try my silly dish washing rubber glove trick....they do stick really well 😂 😂 Omg how funny I have a million of those gloves, does that really work LOL! Just hope my boyfriend does not come down while I am doing it! I would have to say that I was just scrubbing down the basement. He would be like what a good girlfriend lol!
Veena · 9/27/2009
Omg how funny I have a million of those gloves, does that really work LOL! Just hope my boyfriend does not come down while I am doing it! I would have to say that I was just scrubbing down the basement. He would be like what a good girlfriend lol! Yep the rubber gloves stick like glue.....and their oh so sexy... 🤓 😂
MPsuzziQ · 10/2/2009
Just so you'll all get a kick out of it (because I'm really ok). A weekend or so ago, I was feeling especially spunky and tried the Rubber Pencil. I slipped down the pole and landed on my face/head/shoulder/back/butt. I just sort of crumpled down the pole. I saw stars for a few minutes and decided it was probably just time for me to go to bed before everything started hurting. It was scary/funny. I SO wished I would have been recording it to show what NOT to do. Love Ya