[Chwenny]

My right wrist got pretty badly twisted when I first started learning on a static 50mm pole. I didn’t know how to hold the pole correctly and kicked off into a spin. My body flew into it but my hand stayed in place and wrapped round the pole instead and the pinkie finger side really hurt! My wrist is definitely less than 100% now after almost a year.

But the good thing about having a weakened wrist is that it keeps you very aware of your form and how much strength is really required from it. If your arms, shoulders and chest are strong enough, your wrist won’t have to work so hard. Which is why I’m working to build up my weak upper body strength!

So my advice is to learn the correct way to hold the pole before trying any moves, wear a wristband for support and to keep it warm, and build your upper body strength. It’s still possible to learn pole even with a wrist issue. You just have to be more mindful. Have fun! 🙂

[Chwenny]

Maybe its timing? The day after an intensive workout I’m usually stiff as a board and it takes another full day to get normal flexibility back, depending on how tight the muscles feel. If I stretch too much during yoga, I’m stiff the next day too.

[Chwenny]

Thanks for the replies! 🙂
@Ivygirl726: Its my left hamstring thats really tight, both hip flexors are very flexible. I’ll keep working on it, thx!

@Curious: good point, the routines I’m taught all tend to split of the right so far!

I suspect the imbalance has something to do with how hyper extended my right leg is. When I touch my toes, my right knee bends further back than the left. Maybe if I stretch the left leg enough, one day the hyper extension on both sides might actually match. LoL!

[Chwenny]

Hi Shellectra,

Which website did you order your brass X-pole from? I want to buy one too!!

Thanks in advance 🙂