straight edge help

pole-twista started this discussion · 11/17/2009

so have been getting comfy w split grip aysha and want to work on straight edge but when i do it cant seem to get my body away from the pole (prob easier w elbow or forarm grip) so that it feels like i'm cheating. my sort of inner leg is still resting against the pole .. 😕 would like to have a really strong straight edge (looks wimpy and sloppy now bc dont have that nice straight tight line..) any tips would be much apprciated.

5 replies

SissyBuns · 11/19/2009
*bump* Cuz I wanna know too lol
Veena · 11/20/2009
The straight edge is more difficult because it takes more balance to hold that line. If your comfortable with your straight edge V aka aysha then try this. Caterpillar up, stay in that tucked position....the farther out you are from the pole the harder this will be to hold. I like the forearm grip for this. DON'T ARCH YOUR BACK!! From that tuck position try extending ONE leg straight up...slowly! Work on holding that....then try to bring the other leg up next to it. Once you have your balance that way then work on moving right from the tuck to releasing both leg up at the same time. Make sure your solid in whatever grip your using, that way you can focus on your balance....breath...don't hold your breath. lol Try working on handstands against the wall or pole to improve your balance. 🤓
chemgoddess1 · 11/20/2009
And again, I can do this but not an aysha (or should I say a proper aysha-away from the pole). I don't get it. Working on headstands and handstands really helped me get the core strength for this. I have been doing handstands against the pole and then trying to get all parts of my body off the pole and just balancing. Some days I can hold it longer than others but every time I pole I do this. I have just recently started doing headstands just on a mat, going from tripod into a headstand.
pole-twista · 11/21/2009
thanks for the tips! will try it with one leg at a time. and thanks for the reminder to BREATHE.. lol i'm amazed how much i hold my breath when attempting difficult moves! 🌸
Veena · 11/21/2009
Just remember the key is move slooooowly don't try to just pop the legs up. Balance requires constant slight adjustments. 😉