Elexis started this discussion ·
Hey everyone. I am new to pole dancing and was just wondering if there was any advice for sitting on the pole. It' s ok when I am hanging on, but once I let go it feels as if my skin on my legs is tearing off!! Not sure if it's because I have big thighs or what... Does the pain get any better?????
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Tearing pain in thigh skin. That sounds about right, LOL. That pain is normal at first. I still can't sit on the pole for very long. I don't practice it enough because it hurts so much LOL. It's hard to inflict pain on oneselve.
Elexis ·
yeah that's for sure. The last time i tried I ended up with major pole burn. Not a good look for the beach lol
LittleC ·
The more you do it, the less it hurts - if you are consistent with it you'll find it gets easier and easier! Just keep trying.
They're right. But it hurts less the more you condition your skin for it. I'm still working on it. It never "feels good" but its getting more and more tolerable. FYI, you'll experience the same pole burn / pain setbacks w/ each new move/position you learn. If it hurts like hell the first few times, keep at it. It will eventually become more and more tolerable.
Elexis ·
Thanks!!!
Porscha ·
YA I just discovered what pole burn is for the first time while trying to sit on the pole... Fun!! haha, jk 😕
Angeee ·
I just posted a very similar question. I had to put on my boots to sit on the pole. Thanks for the advice in advance. Angee
I have been poling for almost a year now. I still am not able to sit very long it hurts to bad. Does anyone know how long i should be practicing to do a sit. I only know spins, and i'm stuck there until i can pass the test at sitting. The pain is unberable. I really want to move foward but i need the help and that extra boost to not think about the pain. Any ideas
Rouge has a good system. She posted it a while back. Basically you keep increasing the length of the sit till you can do it.
That is really good advice on the pole sit conditioning! I am finding it a bit easier now but really couldn't do it at first - the pain was sooooo bad I really thought I would NEVER do it! It's only been 3 weeks since I did it the first time and this weeks lesson I felt a bit easier than normal. So it does get better - I don't think I'll ever like it! Haha. Can't wait to get my pole so I can do these conditioning exercises 🙂 -x-
Keep going on the exercises - they do work. Once you're at 5 minutes, you'll wonder what you were wondering about. The grip also means you can sit without using your arms, great for some moves. You may think thighs are bad now - just wait until you start armpit and knee holds. Those make pole sits seem easy!! Rouge XX
Lol oh god don't say that!! Don't tell me the pain gets worse than this! Haha!! -x-
Lol the more I learn the more it hurts. Guess it's just a fact of life! The more advanced your poling, the more fancy your falls and bruises 😂
Lol oh god don't say that!! Don't tell me the pain gets worse than this! Haha!! -x- Don't worry about future pain. Everyone is built differently, so what hurts you may not hurt someone else, and vice versa. My thighs never hurt much with pole sits. Now superman... oooo, he is ouchie! Knee holds are less immediate pain than thighs for me, but I end up with more bruising and longer term pain. Just love your pole and keep having fun!! 🥂 Mindy
And there you go proof perfect, because for me...the knees! Oh god the knees! 😂 Everyone is definitely different considering I have no idea how knee holds don't hurt for some people! OW! 😂
Thanks hun, Just goes to show that we are all different - pole really brings that out I think! Some things you get straight away with no pain but others are going to be killers! I am just glad that I can finally sit on the pole - even if it's not for long! 🙂 -x-
