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Good luck! 💜 Let us know how it goes if you decide to do it! 😊

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I don’t know what it is either. Could you explain or maybe share a link for us?

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Oh also, you can’t insert the lolly into the top piece of the xstage because it’s capped and you can’t just pull the cap off….so to use it at higher than half would require you to purchase a tall extension instead. So things to know! I really enjoy my lollipop even if it’s not super high!

[Veena]

The lollipop Lyra attaches right to the xpole, it’s cannot be used off the pole as a Lyra, just to be clear. The weight (hollow or not) will not matter because it’s on the pole. I talked with some circus performers at a gig I recently did and they agreed that using the second half of the stage pole seems risky as far as stability is concerned. Also placing the pole on spin with the lolly attached isn’t a neat as you might think because once you move up on the the Lyra half the spin quickly fads, and if you use all of the pole to full height spin stops even sooner. If you want to spin you’ll need to stay on the outside of the apparatus and use it with have the stage pole.

As far as Lyra (without the pole) goes, heavier will spin longer or so I’ve been told. I have a solid Lyra and have yet to use a hollow, I was suppose to relieve a hollow but never did. 😐

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Hi! Don’t loose sight of why you started or enjoyed pole by getting caught up in feeling that you SHOULD reach a particular level by a certain point! Everyone progresses differently and there’s no timeline for pole. I do agree that maybe reading the blog I just posted might help. Also, pole moves tend to be progressive in nature so make sure you’ve got a nice handle on the fundamentals before moving on to more challenging pole work. The lessons here are listed in a progressive order if you’d like a reference point 😊

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You’re very welcome, enjoy your holiday! ☃

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So happy to hear it’s healing for you!! 💜

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That sounds like such a fun trip! If you want something to follow that doesn’t take more than 30 mins try these routines!

Express warm up https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52ed8ab3-f724-40e9-ae90-24e70a9aa0eb

The Stands https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/557fb444-6e60-4c80-ab79-67ca0a9aa0eb

Hardcore https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52ed861b-ec78-434e-a1d0-23a40a9aa0eb

Lower body strength (most can be done without pole) https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52e9d171-5724-43b2-8784-47960a9aa0eb

Sexy legs and abs https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5444937f-b2f4-4995-bd1f-7c2d0a9aa0eb

There are also over 20 exercises in the Quick lesson section that focus on strength and no equipment is needed! This is the first one in the strength section of the Quick lessons https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/557b3d85-6a60-4fcb-8a15-4a390a9aa0eb

[Veena]

The gallery has a list of grips, not only that, you’ll find links for lessons that use that grip! 😀 What you’re showing me is a split grip https://www.studioveena.com/galleries/view/4f875a5b-e4d0-43f0-8442-3f900ac37250.
The bottom hand is not correct, you should never fully wrap the fingers when in this position, the bottom palm is taking on the weight not the fingers. I explain in the lesson link I posted.

The burning you feel could be the rhomboids or the trapezius and unless you feel a snap, sharp or sudden quick pain it’s normal to feel fatigue in the muscles when using them. Usually the “burn” you feel is a chemical buildup and its normal. If my muscles done feel a burn I know I’ve got to increase my resistance next time! 💪🏻

[Veena]

Is there a reason you think you shouldn’t feel your muscles when you invert?

The front and back scapula are more about awareness, understanding the movement and improving mobility. Things listed after the forward and back scapula, I think there are 8 more, exercises for conditioning the shoulders. I’m not sure if those are considered your general band exercises or not so I thought I’d mention them 🙂

If you’re looking to strengthen the larger muscle groups then moves like Descending scissors https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5571e20a-11bc-4454-80b4-301d0a9aa0eb or scissor climbs are great, if you want to use the pole. Pole rows (done with feet CLOSE to the pole maybe even past) will also strengthen Lats. You will see a list of all muscles strengthen in the descriptions of the conditioning section.

Why are you doing the twisted grip? Some people just can not use this grip and it’s not one I use in the lessons unless you’re already inverted.

Have you been using the lower body strength routine https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52e9d171-5724-43b2-8784-47960a9aa0eb or sexy legs and abs routine https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5444937f-b2f4-4995-bd1f-7c2d0a9aa0eb? Also please keep in mind that you will place far less stress on your body using controlled momentum when doing inverts than deadlifting! Here’s a vid on that as well. https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/563bfbbc-ff34-4ddc-a13d-4865ac110089

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Can I ask why you feel whatever you’re doing isn’t adequate and what exercises are you doing? What’s your goal?

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As everyone said super normal and it will get better! Something else to know, when you’re close to or have your period the skin can be extra sensitive! 😊

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Just so you’re aware when I had my brass 40 set up at 10 ft and on spin, (permanent mount) a friend came over and she did one spinning invert and it warped my pole 😬 I tend to dance gracefully and I’m light so I didn’t have an issue until someone who used more force tried my pole. Something to keep in mine when you dance if you get a brass pole and use it at that height.

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Super cute, love the outfits and socks.

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Usually a body pump class uses light weight and high reps, in general this will not build bulk. You will need to lift heavy, seriously and eat just right in order to become bulky. I will say that genetics play a part in how easy someone build muscle. Even if you are doing weight lifting or body pump class you’ll want to add some conditioning into your pole or strength days because these exercises will utilize muscle groups that are often not targeted in regular strength work, but used heavily in pole. Be sure to stretch well after you’re body pump class, so the muscle don’t tighten up on you and hinder flexibility!