Tips for Wrist Sit?

HilaryKate aka LolaSlaytor started this discussion · 1/18/2011

Hey everyone!! I'm just wondering if anyone has tips or tricks for the wrist sit? I've tried it a few times but I can never really work on it because I can't seem to prevent myself from putting weight directly onto my lower wrist - and I've had some wrist injuries so I don't want to stress them. I feel like there just isn't enough space to get my butt high enough to prevent me from literally SITTING on my wrist! Anything would help 🙂

3 replies

crazykitten · 1/18/2011
I don't think there's any way to prevent you from putting at least some weight on your wrist. But, I've found that leaning farther back and really gripping with the upper hand can transfer more of your weight on the pressure between your butt/crotch and the pole, and less stress on the wrist. Also, are you twisting your wrist to sit on it? I've found that bringing your lower hand directly onto the pole rather than twisting it makes this move a lot more do-able. This means that your thumb and pointer finger are high, not low. You might try the "Hello, Boys"/Tail Split move first (although this move requires a lot of balance, so I don't necessarily recommend it unless you feel perfectly comfortable). (http://www.triagedesign.co.uk/wikipole/index.php5?title=Tail_Spin) ; This move looks just like the Wrist Sit, except that both hands are high and you're really using that pressure between your butt and the pole to stay up. It might give you a better idea of how hard to press against and grip the pole.
miss fern · 1/19/2011
There's HEAPS of really good tips on this thread: https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/wrist_sit_2009-08-16_115851
Fallen Angel · 1/19/2011
a really useful tip i found is the 'thumb up the bum' sounds gross! lol but it really does work, with the hand you will be leaning on, grip the pole so your hand looks like a 'thumbs up' and then lean back, your thumb should pretty much be between your cheeks.. lol 😲 good luck!! :) :)