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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://stage.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://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Men! https://stage.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://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4e2d837d-6f9c-46f6-93df-22110ac37250 https://stage.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://stage.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://stage.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!
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My thoughts may not count but I’ll post anyway. I have around 10 poles! All different finishes including the titanium gold, and the Studioveena pole is my all time favorite. I love that I don’t have to spend a lot of time trying to warm my body and pole enough to use it! Honestly, its allowed me far more practices time and less warm up time!!!
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For me, it's more important that I like how I look. If I feel like I look good, then I'm more interested in sex and of course that's a good thing for him! LOL
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Forgot to add, this is what I consider a true grip https://stage.studioveena.com/galleries/view/4f875b7d-3fac-4d65-950b-40a20ac37250 Thumb down not up.
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It's a cartwheel.
Here is an OLD video I did, it shows a Full Cartwheel, Cartwheel mount (head and torso moves forward and down) and Handspring (head and torso moves back and down) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sag8kwfYBmU&list=PLyXWQXP3dueofybLatPPuLCbvfSPF2oSF&index=16
Here's a cartwheel tutorial, I'm not doing the little leg switch she does, I like the way it looks without the little switch hop. Sounds like you do it without the switching too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTxwC6v14Pg
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Ouch, I'm sorry to hear about your injury! Just know that, once you've gotten a move it can come back quickly! I've had to start and stop so many times and each time I worry for no reason. Try to keep your strength up in your upper body, this will help a ton, I did that when I injured my foot and came back STRONGER! It had forced me to work on upper body so much more. Focus on healing and you'll be back at it in no time!!
