What's your most recent pole victory?

kittyface · 2015-05-04T04:03:38+00:00

This last week I got a trick that I've been admiring and wanting for aaaages, and that made me want to start a thread for us to share victories - little or big - that we've had recently. Did something new? Finally got your nemesis trick? Tell us! :D I've been obsessing over trying to get a consistent shoulder mount recently, and I assumed it would be at least a few months before I would be able to do an elbow grip Ayesha, so it really wasn't on my radar at all. Last night, though, I was doing a bunch of caterpillar climbs and felt super secure in my strength and my elbow grip, so I decided to just go for it. And I got it! I got freaked out and didn't really hold it the first time, but the second time I held it for a few seconds, and the third time I held it for about ten seconds before grabbing the pole with my legs again. I can't wait to show my instructors when I go in for class this week! I seriously thought I would have to build muscle and condition my elbows for months before I had a prayer of doing this trick, I guess I didn't know my own strength :)

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skramamme · 5/11/2015
Today I did some dancing and managed to climb the pole, do a brief wrist sit, a couple of chairs, a backwards hook etc etc Oh and I am able to get into the "Iguana" hold with straight legs (together) which is an awesome stretch for my hamstrings and shoulders- I was having a hard time getting my arms up and back to hold the pole but figured out if I step up to the pole the right way I can do it. I am, of course, absolutely nowhere near doing an Iguana handstand but I love the stretch and knowing I have the ability to get into the position is kinda neat :)
skramamme · 5/11/2015
Pole Annie- lovely extension of your leg and pointed toes
Andrea Pole · 5/11/2015
I managed to do the cupid! Now I just need to be able to hold the position for more than three seconds! :p
Bellini · 5/17/2015
I just inverted for the first time in my life :) It was so cool :D
Arcsis · 5/17/2015
I've been taking classes for a few months, but I FINALLY made it to the top of the 12' pole in the studio! Slappin' that ceiling felt good!
kittyface · 5/17/2015
I just started to get a really consistent shoulder mount, and I got a bunch of no-hands brass monkeys this last weekend :D Can't wait to show my instructors!