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are you doing any spins that require a split grip? If so..you may want to lay off. you may not have built up enough strength or flexibility in your wrists/forearms to withstand the demands of this grips.
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*trips over feet while running out the door to go to target*
YAY!! my favorite store!! I’ll have to check it out!!
Thanks soo much ladies! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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hahaha…your funny sissy!
When I was little I always wanted to dress just like her!!
Wait a minute….I still do! heheheh https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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For some reason this move is still eluding me….I can scorpioon both sides..can thigh hold with either leg…but somehow I’m still getting lost in between…ahhhhhhh!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif
Charley…I would love to see your vid…?!?!?!?
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That is fantastic!! You have such great lines with your legs!! Well done!!!
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That is sooo awesome! DId you win a prize??
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Thanks soooo much for sharing! It looks like you ladies really have a great time together!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Hey Jeng! I was the same when I was first learning the knee hold…but yes the pain and bruising go away…before you know it you will be able to do them every day!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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FYI you can also go onto her website and download a digital copy of the DVD for $9.95 USD….I just downloaded it to my PDA! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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I’m doing it with the split grip as I have yet to be taught either elbow or forearm grip.
I would think that you should be taught either elbow grip or forearm grip WAY before split grip as this is much more advanced than the other two!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif I think elbow grip and forearm grip help prepare you for split grips!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
With the elbow grip it allows the body to extend further away from the pole. Caterpillar up into squating position, put the pole in the crook of your elbow (keep forearm parallel to floor). Allow your hips to slowly extend away from the pole..when you feel comfortable with this then you can take your feet off. The key to the elbow grip is the idea of push-pull. You will "pull" the pole with your arm that grips at the elbow and you will "push" with your arm that is extended down the pole. the "pull" part to me is the most important. You will not stay up if you rely on your skin to hold you there…you must pull with that arm!
As far as forearm grip…I do everything pretty much the same with the exception of how my arm is gripping the pole. in this case to me there is some skin grip (along the whole forearm) that is helping but there is still the element of pulling. Your body will not be able to extend away from the pole as much as with elbow grip. I think of this one as keeping my chest close to the pole and my hips much further away. Your body will also be off to the side opposite the arm you are gripping with…this allows you to not shoot straight down the pole!..which i’ve done! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
Not sure if any of that helped!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif I’m sure there are a lot of good tips out there…
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I also suggest working on lifting into an inverted V (chopper)…ie. no kicking or jumping. Once you master that on the floor, aerial inverts to me are much easier. You would just go into an inverted V up on the pole and then grasp your legs around the pole to finish the invert. I know this is easier said than done…when I first started doing aerial inverts I had to swing my legs behind me to help get the momentum to lift up.
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I can’t help with advice on that cam…but I do know that I can’t wait for you to put up a practice vid!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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It is a pretty common logo…I’ve seen quite a few studios using it
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YAY SISSY!!! I’m so proud of you! That is a great list of accomplishments…love that feeling you get from a super successful practice!! Make a vid!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_razz.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_geek.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_viking.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_dwarf.gif
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When was that posted about the tut’s??
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I’m confused….are we no longer allowed to put any kind of tutorial vdo up??? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif
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Hey Janey…not sure why you’d be straining your back on the shoulder stands…my back arches too (dosen’t lie flat on the floor)…if it hurts..don’t do it!! but you could also do these modified where you just lift your legs off of the floor maybe two ft…or flutter kicks!
An inverted V will use your whole core..not just the lower abs…especially when you are tipping back…that is total core…but core also includes your back!
I hope you find something that works for you!
Good luck! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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I have carpet…but I dance in heels most of the time…I take the rubber sole off of my "house pole shoes" so they don’t grip the carpet!
I thought about those same options (portable dance floor/under chair protector) but I don’t know how well those would work…let me know if you try
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I basically stalk Roxy until she makes videos for me. One day I’m gonna show up at her house… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_batman.gif
hahaha….I’m waiting!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Finally did fh from superman!! WOOHOO!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I had a c-section but didn’t start pole for a few yrs afterwards…but take it slow and when your body is ready to take on the demand of pole, you will be surprised at how fast your tone and strength can come back!
Becareful and listen to your body…but like Veena said, talk with your Dr. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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I’ve heard that a good 3 ft in all directions is plenty…however I personally like to have at least 6 ft to allow for plenty of room for floor work…and plus it’s no fun kicking the wall when doing an extd butterfly! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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I am an advocate of doing moves on both sides…although I don’t completely do it myself.
I do all spins and transitions on both sides. I work on almost all inverts on both sides with the exceptions of any hand springs or split grips. I have found that my "weak" side is about 2 mths behind my good side. Usually once I have the muscle memory on my good side I am able to get the move on my bad side fairly easier than if I start working on a new move on both sides at the same time…does that make sense?
I’ve never heard anything about getting confused about your grips when working both sides…that just sounds silly to me! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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Is your pole stainless steel? How long have they had theirs?? The reason why I ask is that stainless steel has to be broken in…the more you use it, the grippier it should get.
