flygrlsim
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Yea, for sure. Better safe than sorry!!!! The reason I had to go in for a re do to begin with is cuz I started working out too soon. Was jumproping /trying to whip the rope over my head when I messed something up. Definitely give it time.
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Oh and one more thing! I would recommend more than one layer up top to keep them adequately supported. I always wore/wear a bra under my sports tops for extra support/hold.
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Then again, might depend on the size? I only went from an average B to a small C, so not sure what happens to the really big ones, if it requires more downtime?
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Hey there! I have under muscle silicone implants but got those done before I even knew/discovered pole. I had a small re-do in October 2011 and started pole July 2012. I initially felt mild pulls here and there, and was pretty paranoid, but as my surrounding muscles strengthened, the pulls became less, and now I don't even know I have them! I'm climbing, inverting, spinning and doing many holds I never thought would be possible. Just take it slow, listen to your body. I'm glad I didnt attempt it before 9 months, but your body may be different. What exactly did you have done? A lift or implants? Under/over muscle?
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Awesome! This is one of my next goal moves. I also prefer to get into it from a Gemini!
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Awesome! This is one of my next goal moves. I also prefer to get into it from a Gemini!
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no worries, i had the same problem. can definitely be frustrating! ive tried a variety of different solutions, but i think the first question is why is it slippery? is the pole and/or your body cold? that can cause it to be slippery. if you warm up your body and as a result, the pole, that will help. second, do your hands tend to be dry or sweaty? there are SO many wonderful grip aides out there. "dry hands" is probably the most common (if you tend to run sweaty). if your hands are dry like mine, try "heel to toe peppermint foot sloughing lotion" (can find at sally beuaty supply, or amazon). i know, seems weird, but it has some sort of solution in it thats very "tacky" and I LOVE IT! i use it on my hands and all over my body. i use it at home as well as at the studio. Also, i find that rubbing alcohol exacerbates my dry skin. several people have suggested using white distilled vinegar which i dab onto a towel and rub on to my home pole w(not the studio pole because its stinky!). that helps too. again, it gives a certain amount of "tackiness" to the pole. see if any of this helps!!! i hop it does! it can be frustrating, but it just takes some patience and lots of trial and error to determine what works best for your body. : )
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Weird that it keeps repeating, sorry.
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You make it sound so easy but im not quite at that point yet, haven’t gotten to hands free leg hangs. Anything easier for a Scorpio newbie? Im only 7months in..
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Haven’t quite gotten to the point of hands free, Scorpio or gemini. Anything geared more towards a Scorpio newbie? Lol.
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Haven’t quite gotten to the point of hands free, Scorpio or gemini. Anything geared more towards a Scorpio newbie? Lol.
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Now that it’s so far apart from my original post, I will re-ask my question. Basically looking for tips/suggestions on how to gracefully dismount/transition out of a scorpio plank? I am at a beginner/intermediate level and have a pic of my plank posted in my photo section. Just can’t seem to get out of it gracefully. Am rotating out of it into a crucifix and basically then as if out of a handstand, but there’s gotta be better ways? Esp liking for something that could be a transitional move into something else. Thx!
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Oops, forgot to put a title on my post!
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RedFox, totally GENIUS to scrape it out with your knuckles and apply to various body parts so the hands dont get overly sticky/slippery, etc. Such an easy, simple solution, like, duh! why didnt i think of that type of moment?!! Lol. To all the others, I have itac Level 2, normal solution, not extra strength or anything like that. I think the trick is just to use it on other parts and NOT the hands (at least for me). There were other people in a past discussion I had who use white distilled vinegar and I've found that to work really well too. Adds a little stick and moisture to the pole and to my hands which are DRY. Overall, great discussion, love hearing everyone's tips/suggestions.
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Cherished- weather has been the about the same, got the pole in November, so pretty much fall/winter. i suppose its just really inconsistent. when i use it at the studio for what i think will be extra stick, it turns slippery instead. at home, mixed results. guessing there are just a lot of varying factos that could contribute to its effectiveness like temperature, level of dryness vs moisture on my hands, etc. will try some of the other products suggested. THANKS EVERYONE for the feedback, i LOVE this site!! : )
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Chemgoddess-def not due to lack of strength because when I go to the studio, I have no problem sticking the moves. It’s just my home pole that is slippery at the time of yr. I don’t put itac on my hands, just my legs.. Though I guess that naturally in order to apply it, some residual stays on my hands. Littlelindsay, thank you for the tips, I will check those products out! Appreciate your help!
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I took a break for a few days and was as good as new. I have the same soreness after my Saturday class but not the same intensity as my original post. I think those muscles are just weaker than I thought and are being challenged in very new ways.
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Hi guys, good advice, thx! I was taught an invert during private lessons as well as in a class setting so I’m pretty confident my technique is correct. I’ve either been sliding down or going into a crucifix position and just coming down that way, as if from a hand stand.simply put, I think it’s just easy to overdo it when You have a pole at home, lol.
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Oops, wasnt done. Anyway, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this or if anyone has any tips? I don’t think I should be feeling those moves in my back, so maybe I’m doing something wrong? Very perplexing!
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Oops, wasnt done. Anyway, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this or if anyone has any tips? I don’t think I should be feeling those moves in my back, so maybe I’m doing something wrong? Very perplexing!
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RoseMay, thanks, that makes a lot of sense! I dont necessarily have sweaty hands (maybe mildly so), its more that my pole is cold and in the winter I have dry hands so a really BAD combo! lol. so you use the vinegar to wipe the pole in place of alcohol? when does the rubbing alcohol come in? maybe at the end of the pole session to wipe/clean it down? lemme know! thx again!
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just tried amazon for pole 101 and they only have the kindle version. does anyone know of where else i could get it?
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love that i found this tip! i recently got a pole for home and while i have decent grip at the studio where i dance, my pole at home is literally as slick/slippery as glass, rubbing alcohol works for 30sec MAYBE. lol. put the vinegar on our shopping list today and already ordered itac!!! i'm SO excited! whats the difference between itac and dry hands??
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Hi all,
thanks for the tips and suggestions. i'm still a newbie (been poling about 5-6months) and still going to class once/wk but now that i have my own pole, i want to be able to do more and progress faster. i'm looking for something that focuses more on tricks and technique, hand placement, muscle engagement, etc.. not so much sexy /slinky/dance-y stuff. i like the idea of downloading pole 101 from amazon, thanks sonicXplosion! : )
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I've been poling since July of this year and going to classes only once/wk (the classes arent cheap) plus an occasional workshop here and there. I'm not progressing how I'd like to, so I've invested in getting a pole for home! Its coming home with weekend, yay!! I plan to purchase some instructional DVD's and probably sign up for StudioVeena's lessons as well so I can progress faster. You should do the same! A lot of people are self-taught. : )
