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    No matter how hard I try, I can't do it. I'm not sure if it's because I don't have a lot of upper body strength, or the right shoes or what. Different girls tell me completely different things about how I should try climbing the pole, and I guess it's different for everyone and I'll have to figure it out on my own. Any suggestions, though? I'm not sure how to put my legs to hold myself up on the pole without using my arms at all?

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    I usually wear the clear top shoes they stick better. Also try spraying some hair spray on your legs.
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    Default Re: Climbing the pole?

    climbing the pole came after most of hte other tricks i know too, and it wasnt lack of arm strength, it was not positioning my legs properly.

    The easiest way to do it is use the front part of your lower legs, just inside the shins. if you cross by your ankles, you should have it so your weight is supported between your shins and between your feet. if you do this right you should be able to be on the pole hands free. its not too hard, it just takes practice. as soon as you get how to properly grip with your legs, it will become super easy. i think when i first tried to climb it i thought gripping with my thighs was the way to go, but its much harder that way. your thighs will touch the pole but most of the gripping is done by lower legs. does this make sense? if not i can try to explain a bit better.

    also do you have a vet dancer at work? If so, ask her to show you when it is slow if htat is possible to do at your job.
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    Try just getting yourself to stay on one place on the pole, no feet, then work up. Learn to balance on your side, back and front. Once you learn to climb the pole your gonna want to do something once you get there, so learn to do inverts after you balance. Once you get that down, then you have something to do up there, and you go on up. Also, youtube has a TON of instruction videos on it.
    Just my .02 . Good luck, and it will come to you, after you learn to balance the pole.
    ways to climb the pole that I found good:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nomHiHUKfao

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT8QjcfYlto

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXNfiacMJ00&NR=1

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XugbQLoXT10

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    I just drag myself up there by my arms like I'm climbing the rope in gym class.
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    ^ I definitely don't think I have the arm strength to do it like a rope in gym class... amazing to the women who can, though...!

    And Athena, I do try gripping with my thighs but I always seem to slide! I'll have to try with my lower legs next time I'm at work and see how that works.

    Hairspray seems like a good idea, and some of the girls there have said they use the plastic on their shoes to brace themselves. My shoes are clear plastic without an ankle strap, there isn't a lot of plastic to use for grip at all.

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    Maybe try boots at first?
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    We aren't allowed to wear boots.

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    im a newbie (hi!) an jus started taking pole dance lessons, type in pole climb on youtube an there's loads of good videos to see how to do it ''easily''

    im trying in my mind to explain how-to an it sounds silly, but basically I use my left foot (top of) on the back of the pole an then haul up with the arms an wrap the right leg round the front an then grip, its a thigh killer at first! x

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lemonz View Post
    We aren't allowed to wear boots.
    That sucks!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by GlitterBexie View Post
    im a newbie (hi!) an jus started taking pole dance lessons, type in pole climb on youtube an there's loads of good videos to see how to do it ''easily''

    im trying in my mind to explain how-to an it sounds silly, but basically I use my left foot (top of) on the back of the pole an then haul up with the arms an wrap the right leg round the front an then grip, its a thigh killer at first! x
    Yes precisely how I do it as well.
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    Default Re: Climbing the pole?

    i used to slide too. i think it had to do with lack of fitness. start doing your squats and pushups and see if that helps any.

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    Default Re: Climbing the pole?

    It's super easy!! I promise. Grab on with both hands. One foot behind the pole (as in right in front of you). Step up, I suggest heels that'll stick better to start off, and swing your other foot to the front. Hold on tight with your legs if you don't have the upper body strength. It's actually easier. Just get used to hanging there on the pole like that first before climbin' up. Your thighs are going to be tired, and worn out at first but it comes with the territory. When you are ready to climb up, just pull your legs up and move on up kind of like an inch worm at first until you get your style. Don't over work yourself, and take your time gettin' used to it.

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    Default Re: Climbing the pole?

    If you're sliding, you're either really sweaty, wearing lotion (FAIL), or not squeezing your thighs/legs/knees hard enough. Don't worry, you'll get it. See if any girls at work can teach you when it's dead.

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    Default Re: Climbing the pole?

    I used to slide when I was trying to hold on without using my hands.
    I was told to 'lean slightly to one side'... and sure enough that fixed that.

    As far as climbing, well... that's already been covered.
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    OR, you could find a good instructor to teach you in person.

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