Bubbla started this discussion ·
Hi everyone, I am having the most trouble ever trying to master a simple pole sit, my thighs are tooooooooooo big and I can not cross my legs or hold myself up and let go of the pole. Any suggestions?
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Well, first off, I find that the largeness of my own thighs tends to help in a lot of moves- cross knee releases and such! I get more grip, and better grip. With the pole sit... it can look a little misleading at first, because most people assume that you are crossing knee over knee- you are NOT. This, I think, would be impossible for any human. We have bones, it gets in the way. So, the hip tilt (either to the left or right, bringing one hip down and one hip up) is fairly important, as it allows for some extra grip and keeps your thigh bones from ramming into the pole too much. It also allows us slightly more range of motion in said hips... but that's sort of a different thing. Secondly, most people are NOT crossing their legs at the knee! I know I certainly don't do that. With Veena's lesson, if you look at how she's got her top leg turned, it appears to be that she's crossing knee over knee, but she also has her whole top leg turned so that the inner part of her thigh is pointing more upward- sort of like how you do when you're sitting, and you cross your ankle upon your knee. Veena is also tiny, as VERY long legs, and very little fat, so what would allow for greater illusion. The hip tilt is also CRUCIAL for this kind of look- Veena has her upper hip right into the pole! For me, I usually get the side of my calf upon my knee, or better yet, just cross my ankles, and even hook one around the pole beneath me! It gives me that little bit of stability, so I can feel free to let go with my hands. Many people have challenges like this- it all depends on your preferred point of contact with the pole, your hip configuration, the length of your legs, your flexibility... so many things. Larger thighs may be a small part of it, too ;) Good luck! I think you look great :)
Veena ·
A lot of women just cross their ankles instead :)
AnnVann ·
Newbie here, but I can do a pole sit, so I will add to the discussion. I was surprised how much I needed to sit at a tilt with one hip raised. I almost leaned over to side. I also had to use iTac on my thighs and pole. Now that I have "found" the position, I don't need the grip aid nearly as often. I think that your thighs would be more of a help than hinderance. The more you do it, the less it hurts. (not on the same day, lol!)
Bubbla ·
Runemist34, thank you so much for the time you took to explain where I could alter my positioning. I will try all pointers you guys have given me. thanks again
When I was learning this, we were taught first to sit on the ground, then hitch up one hip so we were essentially sitting on one butt cheek. THAT is how much tilt you need on the pole for a pole sit! Like others have said it can be such an illusion, but it's more about the hip tilt than the leg placement. In the bottom right picture you look quite tilted so I would say hold that and you're very ,very close!
TheDiva ·
What's good Bubbla? First of all, thunder thighs is soooooo 90's. I refer to my own stems as 100% MAHAGONY BUILDINGS BRANCHES (and not those little small ass twig branches, but the branches that they build HOUSES and BASEMENTS out of). My solid ass legs have been a huge asset to me, but I had to learn how to use them to my advantage. At first, it feels super weird and awkward to get them around the pole; but once I found my hip groove and tilted my ass up, it was a wrap. I can climb my ass off and straight chill up there. Also, cause I have so much damn leg muscle, I can support the weight of someone else on them and not die. That makes for some cool pole partner trouble. GO BUBBLE GO!!!!!!!!!!
