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    Girls who do pole tricks, how long did it take you to get good/build strength to do pole tricks? Any tips for conditioning? I put a pole up in my house but i get tired so quickly that its discouraging!

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    It took months and it's a continual learning process for me, especially when you switch from a static to spinning pole. Some people are faster but it took me maybe a month and a half to actually climb up to the top and not get tired. Don't give up!

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    working your arms with dumbbells can accelerate the process.

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    ^Not to threadjack, but was this easier on a static or a spinning pole? Cuz I have both.Collecting dust. One isn't even assembled.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SweetJulia View Post
    ^Not to threadjack, but was this easier on a static or a spinning pole? Cuz I have both.Collecting dust. One isn't even assembled.
    Spinning is a bit harder on the one hand, bc as you're monkeying around on it you're fighting centrifugal force + gravity. OTOH once you get accustomed to it, & learn how to open or tighten your hands on the pole as necessary, it certainly makes spinning tricks & combos a lot easier.

    Strengthening exercises for pole:

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    Thanks! I have freakishly strong, huge legs, so that's how I used to get up there, but traditional climbing looks more graceful imo, so I was looking to expand my skills
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    Thanks! I have freakishly strong, huge legs, so that's how I used to get up there, but traditional climbing looks more graceful imo, so I was looking to expand my skills
    Climbing a pole is a bit like skinning a cat -- more than one way to go abt it, & they all work different muscles! One of the things I love abt pole is how many movements expand on each other, & can also be used as individual strengthening exercises i.e. shoulder mount variations.

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    Thanks I have a pretty strong, dare I say muscular back, as well-so here's hoping that works in my favor.
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    I'm muscular and I have been working out since I was 13, so I had a bit of an advantage when I started pole dancing. It only took me about 2 days of practice to learn how to climb the pole and to be able to grip it. For other tricks, it took about the same. I've not tried more advanced tricks besides inverts, however.

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    A strong back will definitely help.

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    PILATES !!!!!!! Works and strengthens your core and will help with recovery and flexibility flexibility and overall core strength is something you want in this career . A strong core=great posture=confidence=$
    ( strong core muscles will play a big part in how you LOOK while you move , I prefer to move gracefully ) it is not too strenuous and you'll be amazed at how your overall movement and functioning changes with a strong core . A strong core and arm muscles to me are the difference between "jumping" on the pole and working it .

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    PILATES !!!!!!! Works and strengthens your core and will help with recovery and flexibility flexibility and overall core strength is something you want in this career . A strong core=great posture=confidence=$
    ( strong core muscles will play a big part in how you LOOK while you move , I prefer to move gracefully ) it is not too strenuous and you'll be amazed at how your overall movement and functioning changes with a strong core . A strong core and arm muscles to me are the difference between "jumping" on the pole and working it .

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    Pilates, yoga, weights. Due to working out with weights a good ten years before I got on a pole; my very first day I was able to climb and do a couple of spins with no problem. Once I was taught to invert, I got it in less than an hour. So, yes, being strong and flexible will give you an advantage.

    As for spinning poles: I didn't learn my basics on one. I do like them because it's easy to look pretty and graceful without doing too much. However, once you start doing combos, it's difficult to (for me anyway) to gage the speed doing tricks that transition into another one.

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    I think what is most important is knowing HOW to use the strength you do have. For example, climbing the pole. I see so many girls tiring themselves pulling themselves up with their arms. You should be holding on with your hands but not actually bending your elbows and using your upper body strength to climb. You should be raising your legs, bending them up and then wrapping around pole (so you're in a sitting position kinda) then straightening your body upwards, thereby using your lower body to actually go ^

    Using the right muscles plus the right grips/technique is very important.

    I agree back and abdominal strength is a big factor, at least when it comes to the more advanced moves.

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