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I was totally working on handstands this morning!
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Yes let us know, take video when you can even if it’s for your own visual use.
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I agree that working on back mobility can also help!
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Forgot to mention folding forward in pigeon doesn’t change anything for the extended leg back leg as Corbi and I both mentioned before. By folding forward you are deepening the stretch of the front bent leg.
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Hmmm I don’t cue anyone to keep their back arched for splits and psoas stretches. You always want to be pulling the hip forward, this is where her suggestion of contracting the abs helps. This goes for lunges, quad stretches etc. For any of the stretches you’ll also want the hips squared. Maybe you’re not sure of what squared hips and neutral spine is? Posting a video would be helpful so we can see what you are having issues with. Also if you have very tight quadriceps you may only feel the stretch there until they begin to relax.
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It was so exhausting! lol
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Thank you all for the votes! 💜
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Hi Brandi, if you stopped getting emails you may have accidentally mark us as spam in your inbox. 🙂 Yes as robinb mentioned we do have a special! https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/52982a52-dfbc-4ecf-ad4e-54900a9aa0eb#bottom
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Hi Mary! These two lessons are good for targeting the muscle groups your looking for.
I cover proper body mechanics with cues for training these muscles. So if you’re looking for a visual of what Corby described check them out.
Lunge Thigh stretch https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4dfb5178-ba64-438e-8bf4-5f360ac37250
Deep Lunge https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4dfca7ca-0fb0-4805-afbb-20310ac37250
The Side splits routine https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4e23973c-e724-4d0a-9b2e-79650ac37250 and the back mobility will help as well! Back routine https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4f5fbd45-6c18-4371-84a6-3f4a0ac37250
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He turned 5 this Oct!
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Yeah I always stretch between sets too!
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Thanks Smarty! I only pole danced after my last baby. It was then that I came up with my own “Veena” method of teaching and structuring pole progression, before that point everyone just taught all spins as beginner!!! After I had my baby I realized how difficult pole is for someone who was just starting. I didn’t even know about pole with my other pregnancies, I just did strength training. The biggest thing is to stay active and eat well. xoxox
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I’m not sure how trailers differ from homes if you have questions about installation you can contact lil minx 🙂
Here is the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liNEsxC-LtI
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Yes cherished. I mostly work on static pole unless I state otherwise in the videos.
I’m guessing it was this video you were talking about? 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9B-OQLIa-o
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Yes, try it right after you finish! 🙂
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Doing your flexibility training right after lifting weights is a wonderful way to gain flex! So try that. We all have areas that seem to be stubborn so it’s not unusual that you have tight flexors and flex hamstrings.
You can foam roll anytime!! Even in the middle of the day if you feel tight. Try reviewing the Foam roller section as well.
My favorite stretches are the Lunge thigh stretch and deep lunge. Try doing some work for the adductors and abductors too like the lying diamond and sitting outer thigh stretch. 🙂
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In that case, you could give the shoulder conditioning lessons a try if you have them. Heal quickly!
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I would avoid doing anything the DR hasn’t recommend in regards to the shoulder. You could work on everything else though!! You can work on stretching the lower body, conditioning and strengthening for the lower body and even core. There may be some floor work you can do. Once your DR has cleared you for exercise you’ll want to start off by doing conditioning work for the shoulders to strengthen them for spins and such. You don’t want to start off doing spins with your should issue!!
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Hi! It’s normal to hit a plateau, so don’t worry too much about it. The best thing to do is to change it up!
Change the order, (now that you know the stretches do them in reverse)
change frequency, (do training for flexors 3 times a week for a little while)
change how long you hold, (try holding stretches longer, or shorter)
change the stretches you use, (use the other stretching listed in the individual lessons or try adding new stretches. I hear good things about members using my lessons and Alethea’s dvd together)So remember there are stretches not use in the routines that are in the individual stretching lessons, and everything is in order. Look at the descriptions and see which stretches target the hip flexors. You’ll also want to work on the quadriceps. Are you foam rolling the hip flexors or using a tennis ball on them before and after stretching? Are you doing any heavy strength training that involve the hip flexors? This can tighten up the muscles. Also, if you are focused on how tight a muscle always is then sometimes we cannot mentally let go and relax. Our minds are very powerful and sneaky. lol
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Aw you guys are so sweet! Thank you for the kind words! 💜💜💜
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Hi Vette. As Robin mentioned I have flexibility training lessons here too. There are individual lessons that break down proper body placement and technique for all of the body including back! There are also 3 twenty minute routines!!
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A grippy pole means you’ll have to be spot on with your technique. It doesn’t leave room for sliding into the right position. I personally love a super grippy pole but, I remember the first time I used my TG xpole I was shocked at how much trouble extra grip was! Think we don’t realize how much we settle or slide into place until we use a grippy pole! I would suggest practicing on a grippy pole or using a sticky grip aid like Cramers Firm grip, if you can. If not, when you practice at home or in studio, focus on nailing each position without sliding into place.
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Listen to your bodies…..If you are sore all the time, you need a break. Eat well after your workouts and throughout the day. A colorful plate is a healthy one. SLEEP, don’t skimp on zzzz’s. Poling 6 days a week for 2 hours is a lot, if you are working that hard you really need to make sure you eat well and rest. 🙂
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Try a clothes steamer or an iron set to steam! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdjeYnLLaBw
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Do not buy the Carmen Pole!!!! Stay with big names like lil mynx (our pole) or xpole and PS. You can use all of these poles on carpet. I have my SV pole on carpet right now 🙂
