Cross Knee Layback - Intermediate Pole Tricks | PolePedia Pole Dictionary
In this video, Kim Kida of PolePedia teaches an overview to an intermediate pole dance move called the Cross-Knee Layback, also known as the Cross-Knee Release, or Cross-Ankle Release.
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The Cross-Knee Layback is considered a milestone move for many pole dancers in their pole journey. While it is classed as an intermediate move, the fear of laying back can become a great obstacle for many people. This is addressed, along with the technical aspects of the technique to the move. Core conditioning and going through the move steps slowly can both help ease layback fears.
This move can be done with both knees bent, or you may find it beneficial to straighten the bottom knee and engage the leg for the additional muscle support.
**Safety Tips
While in your pole sit, do not let go with your hands. This includes when you are tilting your pelvis into the pole. You should only remove your hands when you are ready to commit to the layback.
If you have never tried a layback before, hold your crossed top leg with your hand for additional support. This will also ease layback fears as you lean your body down, leading with the head.
If you must bail out of this move once you have leaned back, try to control your movement down the pole and tuck your chin to chest to avoid landing on the head.
**Common Mistakes
Not Enough Grip: When you are in your pole sit, remember to sit into the bottom leg. This should give you the stick you need to tilt the pelvis down safely and move the pole into position along the thigh and into the knee pit.
I’m Confused About the Knee Pit Grip: The knee pit grip is traditionally used in the back crook of the knee, directly behind the kneecap. In this move, the pole will be resting along the inside the knee pit, along the thigh. You do not need to move the pole behind the kneecap, as that would twist the leg uncomfortably. Simply place the pole in contact with the crook of the knee and let it rest there as you lean back; this provides much more security and support compared to letting the pole sit on your calf.
I’m Afraid of Leaning Back: This is perfectly normal, and something every pole dancer struggles with at some point. Some things that can help ease your layback fears are: core conditioning, starting lower on the pole, having a crashmat and trained spotter nearby, and taking each part one step at a time. A lot of the obstacles we face in our pole dance journey are mental, and it’s okay to take time working through them.
I Feel Like I Will Slip When Leaning Back: When you are leaning back, you do not want to cave your chest in. This will cause your pelvis to pull away from the pole slightly. You want to keep your back as neutral as possible during the transition, and the head should always lead the way. You are looking to the wall behind you while you are on your way down, and the rest of your body should follow.
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