Basic Pole Climb - Beginner Pole Dance Moves | PolePedia
In this video, Kim Kida of PolePedia teaches an overview to a beginner pole dance move called the Pole Climb.
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The Basic Pole Climb is an easy, ergonomic way to move up the pole while using a minimal amount of strength. In a pole climb, you will never need to “muscle” your way up the pole, or force the movement.
While some strength is indeed required to hold your bodyweight up and to bring your legs up, much of the actual motion upwards revolves around “hinging” at the hips and using that as a fulcrum to move your body. We recommend learning how to climb only once you have gotten more familiar with other beginner moves. This allows you to build familiarity with how your body and the pole interact.
**Safety Tips
Remember the Push – Pull method with half-bracket grip and full bracket grip. Push with your bottom arm, pull with your top arm. Information on this is available on our website, linked above.
Never hang loosely from the elbow or shoulder in this arm position, especially not when you are working with your full bodyweight. Keep the shoulders engaged, and down away from the ears. You should feel strong across your upper back as you go through these motions.
We always recommend a crash mat and trained spotter for moves that involve your body leaving the floor. This officially classifies it as an aerial move, whether it is a beginner pole trick or advanced move, though we especially recommend these safety precautions if you are new to aerial tricks.
Never let go with your hands until you are firmly on the floor again.
**Common Mistakes
I Can’t Grip the Pole with My Legs: If you are unable to grip the pole with your legs, there are a few things that may be contributing to this. First, give your pole a good wipe down. Residue can reduce the grip you get on the pole, whether it’s body oils, lotion (which is why poling and lotion doesn’t mix!) or even built-up residue from grip aids.
Second, remember that unless you are using a silicone pole, you need skin contact to grip the pole properly. This includes clothes, and, if you have particularly hairy shins, you might consider shaving to see if that helps you. Again, avoid oils or lotions when you shave – glycerine-based products are much more pole-friendly.
Third, make sure that you are pressing your knees together as hard as you can, only releasing to bring your legs up into consecutive climbs. The shins and ankles usually make reliable contact with the pole, but we often forget to actively press in with our knees. This will help increase the amount of tension your skin has with the pole.
Lastly, as we mention in the steps, flexing the foot is indeed a bad habit, but it can be incredibly helpful if you have not yet built up the strength for multiple climbs with a pointed toe. Think of this like training wheels for your pole climb – you want to get rid of it as soon as possible, but it teaches you form for the rest of the pole trick and allows you to practice and build up the skill beforehand. Once you feel stronger in your pole climbs, begin practicing with a pointed foot. Until then, use it as an additional safety in gripping the pole.
** FOR MORE COMMON MISTAKES FIXES, visit the move link at the top of this description.
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