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Hi PixieStardust! Let me know if you have any questions!!
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First don’t be too hard on yourself. Think of the split legs as an option, the full split is just one thing you can do with the legs in while using a back/rear arm pit grip! If it’s intentional v is just another variation. Other leg positions you could try are attitude legs, straight legs (aka rocketman) or a zigzag shape with the legs, with feet pointing to the floor, knees bent.
There’s really no option I can think of that will look like a split other than a split when in the air in a back armpit grip. You can fake a split on the ground but unless you are allowed to grab the leg there’s not a trick I know of to look like a split. Maybe someone else will have a better idea!
Working on the deep glute muscles will really wake up that active split so keep that in mind as you practice in the future.
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Where are you located? Did you try contacting xpole for your region?
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What is the horrendous part? Though I’m sure it’s not as bad as you think, is it the legs or holding yourself up with the arm pit that’s an issue?
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Yep, webmaster is correct, the Invert program isn’t just for newbies, it’s wonderful to help strengthen your inverts. Also I suggest working on several of the strength based routines here. The conditioning routines will help too! Improving lines and strength in the lower body will make for a stronger invert too 💪
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The photo didn’t post for some reason. It would be helpful if we could see the joist 🙂
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Hello and welcome!
I love that you shared your story, I’m sure it will help and inspire others as well! Let me know if you have any question xoxo
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I would contact the company you bought it from, I don’t recognize this brand of pole.
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You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for order!! Learning randomly from Youtube and Pinterest can end up being overwhelming and lead to injury because one person might label a move is “beginner” but the reality is it’s advanced!
If you have my app or lessons here, you’ll see everything is placed in an order of progression. Just start by watching the first lesson in any section and go from there. No need to waste time looking for moves and guessing if it’s at your level. Building strength and technique is so important in injury prevention, giving you a longer pole life!
In the lessons here you’ll also have access to 30 day programs too!
The gallery here also has names along with AKA options that have been most common. Names are not as important as conditioning work and the order you learn moves in.
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Yes, it’s possible with any area of the body, it’s a matter of time and practice.
Starting here with the 30 days to flexy would give you a lot of info on stretching and flexibility. This includes how often to train, when to rest and I provide tips as well. You don’t need to eat anything special but a healthy diet full of veggies, protein and good carbs is always the smart choice! https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view_category/30-day-flexy
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Yes! It’s possible, however depending on your initial level of flexibility and how often you train, it can take YEARS. I can drop into splits without warm up but I’ve been dancing 10 years.
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Not that I can think of off hand. Just variations of those moves you listed.
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There are actually a lot if you include 2 POC’s: Knee hold, Genini, Yogini, Superman, Gargoyle, Marley, Janiero, Pencil mount to name a few.
I don’t know of any list but all of main lessons include the POCs because I was the first to use this term when teaching pole 😊 “Toots own horn” 🎺
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Good, be sure to include some Flowmotion and many of the strength routines that focus on lower body will also help!
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I’m guessing you weren’t asking me, but….I’d say start with the 30 day take off!
If you want to do your own thing just remember that EVERY section has all tutorials listed in a progressive order. So as long as you always watch the first video first you’re good to go!