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I'm having trouble getting my legs really straight when going from pole climb to pole sit. Any suggestions? My knees always have a bend in them. Also, is there such a thing as having hands that are too grippy?? They don't feel wet, more clammy and tacky, but I'm finding it impossible to slide down the pole in pole hold. It's a very bumpy ride to the floor lol
Yes, you can have hands or body parts that are too tacky! There’s no fix for it. It’s just a matter of learning how to work with it. I’ve had that issue now that I’m training outside in Florida. As far as straight legs while moving from climb to sit, try doing the Stop the micro bend routine 2 times a week. This will strengthen and lengthen the necessary muscle groups to improve leg extension.
Here’s the link for the routine https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/stop-the-micro-bend-live-lesson-1571/
Perfect! Thank you for the link; I will work this into my weekly routine. I'm glad the tackiness isn't just me, but it's definitely becoming more of an issue as it warms up. I started pole in November, so I'm going to have to figure out how to adapt in the summer!
Maybe try pointing a fan at your pole area?
I've just posted a video of today's fun combos ?? xx??
Day 7 done This was a lot of fun ?? I still can't manage the side sit pull up, I can hook my bottom knee pit but my top one is about half an inch away, but I'll keep at it xx ????
Yeah, keep at it and try getting closer, father or higher or lower on the pole with the grip for the side sit up. I loved the video :)
Thank you , an I will would it make any difference if I put the top leg on first ? I have short legs, like there's a piece missing ??? but I will definitely keep at it xx??
You can totally try different ways.
Finally was able to do the side sit up! One side is so much harder than the other though
Awesome ? I have one side that’s more challenging too!
Chair spin was a little easier today. It really does seem to be all about that outside leg swinging out wide!
For sure!?
I practiced for about 30 mins today on the school girl routine. I’m having so much trouble transitioning from chair to back hook. I’m also sliding down too soon even while using grip. And I’m losing momentum for the back hook to spin. Can you offer any suggestions please? https://share.snapchat.com/m/tcioQGK3?share_id=-LITW1OtT-GxFaFKqnBMAQ&locale=en_US https://share.snapchat.com/m/UIAoHixQ?share_id=_PbREFxeTCK3FRbzbXna9Q&locale=en_US
The combo is looking really good to me. What is it that you’re hoping to improve on? If you want more momentum, you simply have to continue to work on sweeping the free leg so you get more speed, but that all comes with time. It honestly looks really good.
Thanks for saying that…. Sometimes I’m too hard on myself. I realized that the more I practice the better it gets. ??
It honestly looks very good. I think it can be hard for people to remember that their movements won't and shouldn't look just like mine. We all have different body proportions and what you're seeing is a professional do the combo, not someone who is just learning. :)
Awww thank you for that and reminding me that it won't necessarily look the same way you do it ?? ?
I enjoyed this. I wish I had more time to practice the routines and combos. I got the gist of it though. I will probably take some this weekend to practice them some more. So much fun.
That sounds like a great idea!
Funnn! Loved today :-D I ripped open a callous on my hand though and also kept trying to put both legs over the pole for the closed hook haha, figured it out in the end. My chair spin is definitely getting better, not quite as slow and controlled as yours.
Ouch! Glad you figured out the legs tho. ?
I don't have one for just the closed back hook. I have front closed hook https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5e7e43de-22c4-47fe-9b8c-55e6ac110005 and back hook https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5e7e4417-bec0-419b-8852-5610ac110005
My brain isn’t comprehending the closed back hook…..I always end up going into an open one. Do you have an in depth video for that? I searched and couldn’t find one.
day 7 ✅
This time around I managed to actually get myself up off the floor and onto my feet in side setup, both sides! It was in no way graceful or elegant, but "Small moves, Ellie." :)
Whoooot! Progress is progress :)