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Lots of great tips! It took me about 6 months of pole 1-3 times a week before I got my dead lift inverted V. After I started trying, which was about a year into my pole journey (I like to think of it as “my pole journey” to keep me away from comparing myself to women 15 years my junior with gymnastics background……). Then a few more months and taking more classes every week to make it consistent and nice-looking. However. Now when I have it and I can also get my crotch very close to the pole when going from the V to inverted crucifix, other moves are coming a lot easier. Outside leg hang, inside leg flatline, hiphold, Jade etc. After all the practice I’m so strong that it now works on my favor. If you are not strong enough for inverts, you may get problems with back muscles, obliques, intercostal muscles etc. So even if it’s super frustrating, the slower, consistent development of strength will get you there the best. I almost gave up a few times over the time it took me to get the invert, but I’m even more proud of myself now!