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Great idea!
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Yep, It’s actually in the Advanced section and I show both variations! All the related lessons will help you work up to this as well. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d2f086d-9d38-4e2f-8f09-0b800ac37250
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Here ya go Butterfly to Center pole split….I demo both ex bfly and bfly….and a few exits as well. I hope it helps! https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/59b05f49-17c4-4d50-9c68-585dac110005
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If it’s painful as in sudden, and sharp or pain in joints that’s not right. If it’s muscles working, as in they feel weak, shaky or burn that’s normal. You should never do something that’s painful…the only pain that is normal in pole is the burning on the skin when learning new things.
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To better help you it’s important to know how you’ve been working on split grips?
For now here are some tips:
Don’t do split grip practice everyday when starting…it’s too much!
ALWAYS stretch the hands and forearms after you pole.
Take a look at this lesson to make sure you are using proper technique. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4f859429-2dbc-41f1-86e4-282a0ac37250
You should be doing conditioning work for the hands, forearms and shoulders for at least 2 weeks before moving on to split grip work.
Start with partial split grips. 🙂
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I’m not sure if it’s a self assessed imbalance or professional but if she has clearance from a DR, there are several! The Lower body conditioning routine, Yoga block lower body workout, the Lower body routine, The flowmotion routine, the middle splits routine, and the front splits routine. As far as 30 day programs, the 30 days to flexy could be beneficial. There are a number of things in the Exercise section as well.
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The Caterpillar and Shoulder mount programs here would help! I have you do everything on both sides and many of my students have used these programs to improve their bad side!
Welcome back 🙂
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I still have this on my list!! Woke up to a broken refrigerator 2 days ago and then smashed my foot last night getting out of bed when one of our kids knocked on the door at night. lol LIFE.
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I didn’t pole today, but plan on it for tomorrow!
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Hmmm. I’d don’t think I have a lesson for this. I could see if I can do a Bonus lesson for it tomorrow if you still need help.
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That’s great news!!!!
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It’s ok to spread the program out a bit, it’s more of an issue with the 30 day take off because it’s meant for those who have no previous training so keeping up with the days is helpful. Not such a big deal with the more advanced programs. Totally recommend the invert program before the SM. 🙂
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Oops I see you’re trying the controlled momentum 🙂
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Are you trying to lift from standing or are you using my controlled momentum method? It will be much harder on your body and more difficult in general if you try inverts and shoulder mounts from a dead standstill. If you don’t know the difference between kicking (wrong) and controlled momentum check out my Tips for controlled inverts https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/567a2af8-fba0-4a0f-bd3c-0010ac110002.
Also I don’t use that position as a prep move because it usually doesn’t help prepare anything. The only benefit I see in endlessly kicking up from shoulder mount or invert position is to learn timing. Even if you don’t have time to do the invert or shoulder mount program I suggest taking a few minutes each day to just watch the lessons and read descriptions. You’ll see what I use for shoulder mount prep 🙂
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Yep that a photo of the princess grip.
What type of prep are you doing?
Now about the “upper verses lower” abs. The rectus abdominis (the six pack muscle) and the muscle group people refer to when “targeting” upper or lower abs, is one whole muscle. It works as one whole muscle, not upper or lower. They’ve done lab studies and there’s not much distinction between upper and lower when exercising. I’m not sure when this term started but it’s not dying anytime soon LOL many fitness pros still use it!! Anyway the rectus abdominis works as one, there are certain positions when you will FEEL either the upper half or lower half more, but you can’t actually target one without the other…. and there’s really no need to. No one says they need to work their upper hamstring more!
With that in mind the best thing to do is work the body as a whole. Focusing too much on something we think is a weakness may be cheating you out of a quality whole body workout. There’s a reason you won’t see much for “target” training in my lessons. Unless you have a very obvious side that is stronger or a physical therapist has found an imbalance, whole body training is best. For example, if you train abs always train the back as well…it’s about balance.
Our legs are heavy, some of us have very long legs making the leverage even more challenging in Shoulder mounts. Some of us have wide hips or big booties and this might mean you have to condition or train more than someone who is tiny and has short legs. Shoulder mounts are hard….some may never shoulder mount and that’s ok!! Don’t fall into the trap of focusing on something you perceive as a problem, you’re core is probably fine and worrying about it being a problem can actually make it an issue. Our bodies respond to what the mind dwells on, so if you keep thinking “my abs are so weak” it’s like paddling up stream! Look back at where you started, see how strong you’ve gotten!
Also have you tried my tips for shoulder mounts? https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/58e3e122-07f4-48a4-9b94-0440ac110006 or the SM program?
