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April Desert Rose, The GET3FREE is a code that allows you access to all the lessons for 3 days, so you can see what they are like.
The 30 day take off is included in the lessons, when you purchase the lessons you have instant access to all lessons, including the 30 day take off. The 30 days is just a guideline and you don't have to do it or have to finish. It's just here for those who want help getting started.
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It’s 3 days you can view them then it expires.
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Welcome to the site!! You will love the pole and you can give the lessons a try for 3 days FREE. Just use the code GET3FREE. I know you'll find them really helpful! When you do look at the lessons keep in mind that everything is placed in the order in which you should work on them. There's no guessing as to what you should work on for your level. Also included in the lessons is the 30 day take off program, and that's worth checking out as well!! https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/50e4694e-a85c-4fa0-8e66-61940ac37250​https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Hi Marty83, I think conditioning the body and having a solid basic invert is really important before working on the inverted V. If you don't have the conditioning for this move then success with this move is not likely.
If you do have the lessons be sure to follow them in the order in which the are presented. This will help you build up to moves like the inverted V.
The Pole Strength routine will help increase your strength https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4db64418-c354-4da5-aa23-464c0ac37250
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Oh you should do the hold by using the elbows however I find that my skin still can be a problem, but it may not be for everyone 🙂
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Welcome!!
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Rebecca Starr is amazing, and in the video she has some great tips too!! However, if you are new to bridges then this might be a bit too advanced. Wrists can hurt when lack of mobility prevents you from using a neutral position for the wrists. It's not so much about needing super strong wrists, but proper placement (although you do need a lot of over all strength for this pose). Tightness in the shoulders, chest, triceps, hips and limited back mobility can prevent proper wrist placement along with weakness in these muscle groups. Also not spreading the fingers wide can cause pain too. You can try using yoga blocks as well.
If you are new to back bending it would be a good idea to start with a few less challenging stretches (you can find less intense stretches in the lessons here). When these become more comfortable then move on to the bridge, starting with the head on the floor variation, working up to full bridge. Don't forget to work on stretches for the shoulders, chest, triceps and hip flexors. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Yeah, if you follow the lessons you wont feel so overwhelmed. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I agree with DGP! If you have extra skin at all…I do…be VERY careful with this on static, even on spin too. I don't do a lot of moves that have contact like that be cause of the mommy skin I have.
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Welcome to the site!! Great to have you with us!https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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hipshateme, have you tried the tennis ball trick I showed in the video?
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TONS of people have learned to pole dance right here using the lessons!! The lessons are super easy to follow and very in depth. Also, everything is place in order so there is no guessing what is appropriate for you're level. Included in the lessons is a program called the 30 day take off. It's 30 days of planned poling to help you build your strength and avoid unnecessary injury. Here's a video https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/50e4694e-a85c-4fa0-8e66-61940ac37250
Try our lessons FREE for 3 days using this code: GET3FREE https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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You were doing a Twisted grip. Here's what the Split grip and true grip looks like.
Split https://www.studioveena.com/galleries/view/4f875b5b-fecc-4913-b563-409e0ac37250
​True grip https://www.studioveena.com/galleries/view/4f875b40-2c24-4a38-8614-409e0ac37250
I just want to mention, I don't suggest working on TG too often, it can be very hard on the joints. Other grips are more difficult, but you'll body will thank you in the end. If you must use a twisted grip try working on it from an inverted position off the pole lowering down, to protect the shoulders.
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Have you tried working on it from the ground?
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Hipshateme, You may find this video helpful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Lv6af4pKQ8&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLyXWQXP3dueofybLatPPuLCbvfSPF2oSF
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I've danced in pants a few times and in socks/leg warmers now and then. It's usually done by gripping really hard, pure muscling. Or grip aids!!!
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I have some suggestions:
First you want to make sure it's not lack of flexibility in your shoulders, abs hip flexors and chest, because not only does your back/spine come into play but those muscles do as well.
You are correct that it takes strength to raise up into full bridge and it's a different motion then many pole moves. That being said, though you feel like you should have the strength, the muscles are being asked to do something new. Things to work on strengthening would be. Upper back lats, Triceps, Shoulders and even chest!
Also hand placement can be and issue! If you're placing the hands close to the top of the shoulders that can make pressing up more difficult. Try placing the hands by the ears instead. If you're taking the lessons here is the video for the Bridge. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4deccca1-6624-4065-bc2e-7e100ac37250
​In addition to all of that, warm up the back first with some spinal contractions, supermans, and other more gentle back work like cobra , bow and chest stretch. Save the bridge for when you're very warm.https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Men! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif They never really "get it". That's why it's awesome that we have each other to get excited about pole with!!!!
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Changing finishes won’t usually help people with sweaty hands. There is no perfect finish for sweaty hands. Try gloves or what chem suggested. I’m not normally sweaty but when it’s hot in Vegas I find I can grip the SV pole better and longer without having to wipe it than my Titanium or chrome. But I’m not typically a sweaty person.
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Yes, there is HellOnHeels, when you order just let us know the height you need and it can be custom cut, free!
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Yes I do!!! Here is a video I did with tips for middles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Lv6af4pKQ8&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLyXWQXP3dueofybLatPPuLCbvfSPF2oSF
Also on the site here there are several individual stretching lessons that will help along with foam roller lessons. In addition to those, I have a 20 Minute Middle splits routine! https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4e2d837d-6f9c-46f6-93df-22110ac37250 https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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A good time to use a protein supplement is right after a work out, this will help rebuild the muscles. Don't wait hours after working out though, it will not have the same affect. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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It does pay to wait and save for a sturdy pole! You guys might want to check out the Studioveena pole. Goes up and down super fast, (this I love because I hula hoop in my space too) and has a neat button to switch from static to spinny and back to static. The grip is great too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8YW4HEd3gQ&feature=c4-overview&list=UUup79MtZnWP_SCAHeVlmzdQ
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Wow that's cool, I thought maybe it was just me! I use to always be snagging things with my "callusey" hands. lol
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I've never lost any skin on my SV pole, not that it can't happen. However, I have ripped skin on other finishes, so it can happen on any pole. Lost a chunk off my foot, my wrist and hands! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif
One other thing I have found interesting, my calluses don't rip or become as dry as they did with other finishes. I find this surprising because I mostly dance with the SV pole on static. I love static spins. I'm looking at my hands right now and you can't even see any calluses and I've been dancing a lot more than usual!!! I'm not saying this is the case with everyone, but I just find it interesting…and good!
