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Yep, probably the Rhomboids! You may also feel it in the Latissimus, Trapezes, Pectorals, Biceps, Abdominals. 🙂

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Yep, what 20vegas listed….We use a pole, and an exercise band. Other items I use, but you don’t HAVE to have, are a tennis ball, foam roller, yoga block and yoga strap.

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SS can Chrome can be pretty close in feel for a lot of dancers. Most competitions use chrome. You can learn to work with any finish really, so it depends on your goals, my personal favorites are Powder coated and xpole brass because I love a lot of grip and both PC and brass are pretty grippy right away so there isn’t time spent on trying to warm my pole to use it.

If you like SS and chrome stick with it and try the smaller 45. 🙂

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For me using the CAR is easiest, not necessarily to enter, but it was the easiest way to learn how to hold the Janeiro. It does take a lot of shoulder flexibility for both the CAR entry and B&A exit. So working on shoulder and back flexibility would be helpful.

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You’re Welcome W2P!

jdecourcy, I’m not too clear on what you’re asking so I hope this answers your questions.

Stuidoveena.com lessons, taught by me can be purchased here, you’ll find the button along the top of this website. You’ll see button options that say HOME, GALLERY, LESSONS and so on. Click the LESSONS button to get started 🙂

If you were wondering if I have other pole moves then just 30 days of lessons then yes, we have many, many lessons, including, Beginner Intermediate advanced combos routines flexibility conditioning strength training even some hula hooping lessons. All of these sections are included in the subscription when you purchase, even the 30 take off program is included in the purchase.

Here is the link for my lessons here
https://www.studioveena.com/lessons

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Oh, that it a challenging exercise you posted and to be clear that is not me 🙂 The move she is demonstrating is more of a pole UP, you are pulling the body up, a Pole Hold is different. You’ll see once you get to my lessons that a pole hold is not a pole up.

Here are 2 of my pole hold lessons
Pole hold strength https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4db4612b-6808-4187-bd46-5ab50ac37250

Pole hold https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/18f06154-b91f-11df-856f-001b214581be

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I will learn and anything and try whatever is in my ability.

I exit the Janeiro into a Bow and Arrow or drop into splits, I think it looks nice. B and A exit is way at the end of this vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hOwVRUWyB0

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AnnVann is totally right, there is no reason to feel bad about skipping a day, it’s simply a guideline to follow! Often times the next day is a rest day anyway!

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We’ve got 3 flexibility routines here too 1 for back mobility and 2 for splits! Each is roughly 20 minutes! You’ll also find many individual stretching lessons that break down proper body placement to get the most out of each stretch. 🙂

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD9tzV9HJEE

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Also I’m unsure what the modification sitting on the floor would be, I don’t know that it was one of my lessons.

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The pole hold is not something everyone will be able to hold right a way, in the lessons we work on other strength building and not just a pole hold. Its not about pulling yourself up, it’s holding staticly in place, even if the feet don’t come off the ground it’s a good start. There are many other lessons for building strength other then a pole hold 🙂

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I would have to see the exercise to be sure but it sounds like a nice strength exercise. When you do any holds make sure you are engaging the scapula before you lift.

Have you though about using our lessons here? I designed them for total beginners for people who have 0 background in fitness or dance. Everything is listed in order to help you build up your strength and improve your flexibility, they’re easy to use.

Included in the lessons is a Program called the 30 Day Take Off Program, this gives you 30 days of structured workout to help you build up strength and flexibility for pole and life! Here is what the program is about.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4KzMIIbZH0

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If we’re talking about hands and they are sweaty try gloves or dry hands, might grip on it’s own works for some. I don’t recommend itac for sweat. Others love Dirty girl http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dirty-Girl-Poletice-100-Organic-Grip-for-sweaty-palms-bodies-/290893335637 so you could try that. If you have issues with dry skin or cold poles this combo is amazing on all pole finishes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgvvc2uvcFw

Over all grip takes time to build up, try using some of the conditioning lessons for hands and forearms to build strength. 🙂

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I’m heading into the last few days of my daily workout IG posts! http://instagram.com/studioveena

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I’m sure others will share how they go about it too but here are my suggestions.

Start by watching the very first lesson “Getting Started”. This lesson explains how to use the lessons, explaining that everything is posted in order etc.

Getting started http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-Bgmg3jNmQ

You also have the option of using the 30 Day Take off Program http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4KzMIIbZH0

As you can see it, will give you 30 days of structured lesson plans. The daily tasks and tips usually won’t take up much of your time so you can add other exercises in addition to the program, either more pole work or strength training, yoga whatever you like. 🙂 Also, if you have questions you can always leave a comment on the lesson and I’ll get back to you ASAP.

You’ll also find routines you can follow once you’ve become comfortable with the individual lessons, the individual lessons always have more tips and info then the routines, think of the routines more as DVDs and individual lessons as the breakdowns with all the info.

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I wanted to mention that if you can’t physically get together, there’s always the option of our Chatroom! If you have a webcam you can practice together from there or just talk about the weather :). The Chatroom can be found at the bottom left side in your browser. One on one (between people who are your friends) can be found on your bottom right!

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You’ve come to the right place!! I have individual stretching lessons place in order according to muscle groups, these will give you a breakdown of proper body placement, so you get the most out of each stretch. I also have 3 Flexibility routines that are each, 20 + mins long!

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hD9tzV9HJEE

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Yay, let me know if you have any questions, once you sign up, start by watching the “getting started” lesson, it’s the first one, it will explain how to use the lessons. 🙂

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Yay!! I would encourage you to post, because then you can look back at how far you’ve come! Everyone here is at different levels so there’s no need to wait, you might just inspire another newbie to share too!

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FoolsErrand, this is GREAT! It’s one of the reasons I will always love, promote and support the sensual side of pole, it’s somehow very fulfilling to our souls. I’m so happy you posted this!

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Aw thanks MD! Well after reading your last post I would agree that maybe finding a better pole space would help a ton!!!! I know I have moved my poles around 3 times in this house, and I still gravitate towards one space because of how it “feels”.

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How are you structuring your home pole sessions? It’s best to have a plan, if you don’t it can end up wasting a lot of time and that’s not fun. Have you considered using the lessons here? The 30 day take off Program, is a program included with the lessons and it’s very structured. Also the lessons themselves are all place in order, allowing you to progressively build up strength and build in skill.

Something else to keep in mind when poling at home, pole conditions will vary because the climate will vary, hotter, colder, dry etc, and if you’re not warming up at home this can also affect your workout.

Here’s the 30 day take off program http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4KzMIIbZH0

This video explains how to use the lessons http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-Bgmg3jNmQ

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Remember it can be pole, chair, floor, really whatever you feel sexiest doing!

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A computer, iPad and some phones work too. To find it on your computer look down on the lower left side of the site, you’ll also find you can chat privately with friends, this function is on the lower right side. If using a phone, click on the little “more” tab under the videos button.

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Thanks for helping Laura! It’s not silly Jolene, we have a lot of lessons!! The best thing to do so you won’t miss out on what we offer, is to watch all of the Getting Started Lessons for each section. 🙂 They offer a lot of info about the lessons.