twisted lift ..........

bexboo started this discussion · 6/11/2013

sooo i finally started practice on my twisted lift,,,and I'm really wishing i had started b4 as i'm finding it impossible ❗ i'm practicing lots by getting into the twisted grip lift position on my toes then trying to lift my toes up so i'm suspended off the floor,, but i'm still not strong enough to keep the position even for a second😕 its a lil disheartening cause i thought i was stronger than this, and being a self taught poler,i could really do with some info and advice on how to strengthen up or hear any tips ?? thanks in advance for any answers guys 🙂 x

11 replies

Charley · 6/11/2013
All I can really add is that I have been poling for 6 years and I cannot always get this move, it's really hard, pure muscle. A few tips I've found along the way that helped me was tummy up towards the ceiling, bend the bottom arm so you can push and pull up with your top arm. Start with knees bent to lessen the load too. You can always work this reverse too which I recommend. Slow your descent coming down, nice and controlled. :) I hope that helps.
KristaCNH · 6/11/2013
Charley is soo right about tummy up - even just slightly helps, but more is better. If you look at even the best women in the world doing an iron x it's usually cheated upward a few degrees at least. I remember trying this a few times totally sideways and feeling lost, but as soon as i tried it tummy up (so your abs can do the work) it felt almost easy. Another thing is making sure you get your hips far enough away from the pole when starting out, which can maximize the push pull effect of your arms. Everyone's body is a little different so you have to figure out where your body has the 'best physics'.
Kyrsten · 6/11/2013
Yep, generally this is a trick that will take a lot of time and specific training to work toward. I was able to hold a solid Iron X for a year before I got the deadlift. Work the reverse - work on lowering your Iron X as painstakingly slow as you can, then lifting back to the pole. Keep working on that dead hang position too - you'll be able to hold it longer and longer. The hardest part of the deadlift for me is the arms - you have to push REALLY REALLY hard. Same goes for the top - pull REALLY REALLY hard.
mizzli · 6/12/2013
I've struggled with this move for months too, but I haven't properly trained for it and have decided to focus on it now that I got my phoenix. Surely the TG lift bit of the phoenix should help with this move? Not in my experience! I've figured out that my TG lifts from the floor, belly facing ceiling weren't done correctly as I was always kicking up instead of lifting into the tuck position with the legs and then maneuvering the hips up to ayesha straddle. Then my other problem when I moved onto TG lift into hangman than turning the hips towards the ceiling and lifting into a straddle is that I couldn't always get it and I'm not even sure if I've been doing it correctly. From up the pole as soon as I turn my body out my shoulder joint of the top arm starts to hurt and I can't do anything then... all I can say is aaarrrgghhhh! I found the TG lift journey in a series of videos uploaded by a Youtuber and it's been really helpful in helping me to identifity where I've been going wrong and what stages I need to move onto. She has achieved hers in 4-5 months which is excellent. Will post a link to her vids when I get home! Good luck and please keep any advice coming! xxx
bexboo · 6/12/2013
thanks so much for the tips, i reckon its gonna be a long hard struggle, but i'm in for the long haul 😉 i'm gonna take all the advice on and especially work on my iron x and the descent coming down from it as that seemed to help on my air shoulder mount thinking about it💪 i'll look forward to the link mizzli 😀 thanks guys 🥂 xoxo
mizzli · 6/12/2013
Hi, heres the link http://youtu.be/5Fk99tA6498 You should check out the individual vids shes made to document her learning for TG lift. Its very inspiring and has given me that extra push to start training for it again! Good luck!! X
Spinnesque · 6/14/2013
Thanks mizzli that video has definitely inspired me...it makes it feel much more achievable!
bexboo · 6/14/2013
thanks mizzli for the link :) i'll post some vids on here as soon as see some progress on it ( no matter how long it takes 😉 xo
Veena · 6/14/2013
Here is something you should read to decide if a twisted grip lift is for you. https://www.studioveena.com/blogs/view/Professional_Level_Pole_Moves_20130127053217 🌸
bexboo · 6/15/2013
thanks veena i found that blog really helpful, 😀 i'll keep practicing but wont overdo it as i know thats always been counterproductive for me 🥂x
mizzli · 6/15/2013
OMG! I have managed to do it, I was expecting to get this around Xmas or NY 2014! I've posted a video with some of the prep stuff I did before tackling it aerially: https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/51bd09a5-95b0-4f4f-8cee-550c0ac37250 Hope this can help give some ideas to you :)