[SissyBuns]

I see, I see. maybe you’re just gonna have to go with the Logo then LOL. Represent for S-factor!

Hell, I’m walking around with "studioveena" all across my ass nowadays LOL. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif

[SissyBuns]

LOL, I’m sitting here at my desk trying to do the climbing motion to try to figure out what you’re describing.

When I climb the top of my right foot goes against the pole for the first "step" and then the other foot goes in front of the pole, and then right foot takes another "step"….I think. I take it you’re using the tops of both of your feet?

I can’t climb high at all at home either because my cielings are so short lol. I can really only get one good climb in then I’m at the top already. Heck, I don’t even know if I can climb high at all LOL.

[SissyBuns]

Aww that sucks. Maybe you’re just gonna have to rock the logo. Is that what you don’t like the about them? The logo?

[SissyBuns]

To me nothing was easy when I first tried it lol. So I’m going to list mine as hard being the stuff I just can’t get right no matter how hard I try and Easy as stuff I picked up rather quickly https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

Hard
Gemini/scorpio
Inverted Crucifix
Caterpillar (I seem to get all discombobulated upside down)
CKR from a head/hand stand
Shoulder Mount
Pole sit (Ouch!)
Pretty much anything that involves squeezing with my thighs lol https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif

Easy
All spins (That I’ve tried LOL)
Butterfly (got that one on my first try)
Inverting
Pretty much anything that requires upper body strength, I have man shoulders LOL

I’m sure I’ll think of more later but this is what comes to mind now…

[SissyBuns]

Sissybuns, was checking out your video. Whats the respect grip please, I cant see your hands as they arent in shot.

Yeah I realized my hands were out of the shot.

Go to http://www.wikipole.org/ and search for "Shoulder Mount". Under that listing shows all of the different grips and you can see the Respect Grip there https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

[SissyBuns]

You may be a pole dancer if….you’re at your 7 year olds gymnastics practice watching them workout and start mentally taking notes on some of their exercises that may help your strength or flexibility for pole.

"I should try doing those handstand pushups. Those will really help my uper body strength…oh! so that’s how you stretch for splits…."

[SissyBuns]

Go Sissy! That’s awesome – shouldermount is a big, big deal. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_farao.gif

I just posted a vid of sad little SM LOL. It’s a work in progress….serious progress!

[SissyBuns]

Yup, teachers will always teach stuff on their stronger (or more natural) side first. But they should have you practicing on both sides. When you’re on the right side of the pole, technically speaking, it’s a left-handed inversion (at least it is here!). I am right hand dominant, but am much more comfortable inverting on my left side (simply because the teacher who taught me to invert was taught this way herself). This wasn’t a problem until I started learning caterpillar. My teacher recommends my strong hand as the lower hand (closer to the floor) so when I invert on my left side, I’ve got to quickly switch my hands. It’s not a true problem, but in the beginning, every second wasted not actually performing the move, was sapping my energy. As for the names of the moves, I prefer calling something an inside leg hang or outside leg hang. It’s not as glamorous, but it’s plenty descriptive!

I like that inside/outside leg hang thing. That’s really helpful because to some a gemini is a scorpio and vice versa…

Now about this caterpillar….I’m struggling with that move too. I invert on my left but I’m left hand dominant and still can’t get it https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif

[SissyBuns]

And sissy did her first shoulder mount yesterday!!!

Lifting into a sm and chopper both take time and training..each day you should be able to get a little bit higher and higher and before you know it you will have it down pat!!

Wooohooo!!!! LOL, I managed another one last night too. It wasn’t pretty though LOL https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif

[SissyBuns]

That sounds so fun! I would love to watch all of the top girls in a house together for the weekend! LOL.

[SissyBuns]

LOL, you’re out of the loop V. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif

[SissyBuns]

They should not be making you invert on one side. That’s stupid.

When I learned how to invert in class they had me doing it on my bad side, but that was because that’s how the instructor did hers and she never told me I should try both sides so I couldn’t get it for awhile. Then, for shits and giggles, I tried on the other side (which I discovered is my good side) and Bam. Invert.

Like Roxy said, once you get it good on your good side start practicing the other but there’s not right or wrong side.

[SissyBuns]

here’s my # for anyone who is going to VA and might want to get up with me!

704-791-3433

Let the stalking begin…. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_twisted.gif Mwuahahahahaha……

[SissyBuns]

This is how I got the Chopper and the shoulder mount. My good friend Roxy-Pink made this ab video for me and it really really helped. I was struggling with the chopper and this helped me prepare my body and the muslced needed to do it safely.

https://www.studioveena.com/video/gallery/abs-for-sissybuns

Check it out! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumleft.gif

[SissyBuns]

This is such a cute idea.
This way if we’re all working on the same thing (per our level of course) we can help eachother in threads and vids and chat and stuff. I love it!

Veena you should do this for October’s challenge. Pick a move for each level and then the regualr challenge and we can do both.

So much fun!

[SissyBuns]

I do the average SM grip the one it sounds like your trying, just before 2:06 and if you watch you can see me switch to veena grip in the middle of the hold.
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Veena — You are TRULY amazing!

I’m still sick, but I just had to try the shoulder mount with your grip. AND IT WORKED!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
That’s the first time I’ve ever been able to get the shoulder mount! I tried it twice more, and my feet just missed the pole, but I’ll blame that on sickness. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

Mindy

Congrats!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

[SissyBuns]

I got a shoulder mount today for the first time using the Respect Grip. I think I’m going to try the Veena grip too…

[SissyBuns]

Sissybuns please keep the updates on your p90x coming!! I want to know your experience so before I order it.

I am also a beginner. I poled for a month and then had to take it down for a while. I recently put it back up so I am starting over, but not fully I guess. Anyway..my goal is every other day. I shoot for an 1- 1 1/2 hours each time that’s about all it takes for me to get tired and board..I get board because I am limited. Every day seems like a new day though and I am so happy with the way you transition from one pole session to the next. It can be frustrating only being able to swing and walk around the pole and do floor work. I look forward to the day were I can climb to the top, hold on and flip around. I know it will only come with practice and that’s my motivation. I agree with watching videos as well. The more I see people that are really good it makes me want to grab my pole. Just don’t give up and don’t go too long with out giving your pole some attention!

LOL, I’m about to post an update in my blog right now https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif

[SissyBuns]

When I was learning this one, I injured some of the muscles around my shoulder blade by "hanging" through it. Not a good time! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumbdown.gif

Keeping your shoulders tucked back and down will protect them – and a lot of the momentum will come from using your abs to kind of whip your legs around front. So don’t feel like you need to make a running start into it – that’s the other mistake I made. Good luck! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_safesex.gif

not to mention being taught to get a running start into it!! lol

https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif

LMFAO!! and we won’t say any names as to WHO teaches it this way!!! *cough*insert name here*cough*

hahahhaha https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif

I think I can guess…. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

[SissyBuns]

I’m a daily poler.

My days are so jam packed with work, kids, school, kids sports, housework, homework and now p90x that the only time I have is during my lunchbreak which is the time I used to use to lift. Now that I’m lifting in the evenings I jet home for lunch (I only work like 4 miles from my house) and pole for about 45 minutes. They’re short sessions but I do them everyday if I can and then p90x in the evenings.

It works for me. For now LOL. Once I finish my 90 days of getting super buff with p90x I’ll go back to poling in the evening and then I can have longer, less frequent sessions.

[SissyBuns]

I signed up for the 9:30 sexy flexy class with alethia and the 11:00 avd. tricks class with Sarah Cretul the morning of the competition. If I’m not too beat, I’ll stay for the comp. too. I’ll be leaving Baltimore at 6 a.m. and heading to Charlottesville. I would love company!

I want to take that class too. It’s the only one I can take as a beginner LOL. The rest are too advanced for me I think.

Us SV folks should try to sit together. We should plan to meet up somewheres. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif

[SissyBuns]

Ive been a very very very bold girl today!!!
For breakfast I had a bowl of Kelloggs Coco Pops Moons & Stars (with full fat milk!! Yes you may smack me now!!)

For lunch I had instant chicken noodle soup (from a packet, just add water, Im so naughty!) and a ham sandwich on white bread (with butter!! Uh oh!!!)

And about 150g of Rowntrees Fruit Gums throughout the day!!!!!

AND a Cornetto Ice Cream!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OH I am such a bold bold unhealthy girl!!!!!! I wont do it again, I promise!!!

Naughty naughty!

[SissyBuns]

Wow!!!! That’s just amazing! LOL, I don’t even know what else to say. That shit is crazy!

[SissyBuns]

Good tip Mindy! It’s helpful to have a poling massage therapist around LOL.

[SissyBuns]

What’s a body spiral? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif