I get a lot of questions about how I'm gripping the pole in clothes, or what it's like to use a silicone pole, so here's a breakdown of the main differences between the two pole types that I normally use.
2023-10-18 08:40:13 +0000 UTC View PostOnce you have your grip and conditioning sorted, it's time to start building towards the final move! Here are some ways to get started on that progression.
2023-10-16 10:15:50 +0000 UTC View PostThere are a bunch of ways to hold the pole in a flag: here are some of the most popular!
2023-10-13 10:43:44 +0000 UTC View PostThis grip is a favourite of mine, but it's hard to get the hang of!
2023-10-13 10:43:41 +0000 UTC View Post...and here's how to start working towards it!
2023-10-11 14:10:40 +0000 UTC View PostThis week's pole move tips are centred around Human Flag! Here's what it is:
2023-10-11 14:08:26 +0000 UTC View PostI thought I'd show you this process! This whole thing took about 7 minutes, plus a few minutes more to get everything out of the shed first. There's enough weight there that this is basically part of my pole warmup at this point!
2023-10-08 20:33:25 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the last Superman tip for now! Next week: Flag 😁
2023-10-06 13:15:18 +0000 UTC View PostSuperman has so many different entries that it's a great move to get used to doing! You can end basically any combo with it 😁
2023-10-06 13:13:30 +0000 UTC View PostSome more ways into Superman!
2023-10-04 14:52:32 +0000 UTC View Post...and here's some ways to get into the actual move!
2023-10-04 14:51:15 +0000 UTC View PostSuperman is often given a bad rep, because it's easy to get to intermediate level with little to know conditioning for this particular hold, but if you prepare regularly, it won't hurt nearly soo much, and can become a very solid move!
2023-10-04 14:24:44 +0000 UTC View PostThis week's set of move tutorials is for Superman!
2023-10-04 14:22:48 +0000 UTC View PostA little Behind The Shorts peek here! If an impromptu conkers bout with the old family jewels is a thing that concerns you about pole, I can highly recommend a dance belt! It won't solve all your problems, but when combined with the right technique, it does the job!2023-10-03 11:10:31 +0000 UTC View Post
This has been a busy week, so it's a great time to talk about Pole Bruises!
Bruises are a normal part of doing a high intensity activity like pole, and although your body can get used to it, and your normal moves will hurt less, there are SO MANY moves to do that you will always encounter some that you aren't conditioned for (or you'll do ...
2023-09-30 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostThis is just an announcement that the College of Pole patron level is now available, featuring regular move tutorials and pole content! As is the 'Both? Both is Good!' level for those of you who want both Pole and archery content 😁
The 'Fantasy Archer' level will continue to see behind the scenes content and bonus archery insights, as w...
2023-09-28 15:28:40 +0000 UTC View PostSo far I've mostly covered invert for people who are still working towards a strict lift. But what if you already have that?
Here are some ideas of progressions that you can try working on to make your inverts even more impressive!
2023-09-28 10:42:15 +0000 UTC View PostAnother alternative to the lifted invert is the reverse invert, which looks like this. It can help to build familiarity with moves like leg hangs and flatlines, but it doesn't generate as much space as a lifted version, so it can be tricky to keep the height needed for more elaborate moves or combos. Remember to engage your core on the descent s...
2023-09-28 07:56:04 +0000 UTC View PostEven if your invert isn't 100%, there are ways that you can get upside down to start working on inverted moves like leg hangs. The first of these is a kick. As long as your grip is strong and you can engage the shoulders, you will be able to do these safely, but listen to your body, and put mats down if you need to.
2023-09-28 07:53:04 +0000 UTC View PostA continuation of the previous video on getting started with inverts. This video covers some of the starting progressions to help build up to a full lifted invert.
2023-09-27 20:48:56 +0000 UTC View PostBecause inverts are fundamentally a strength-based move, it's worth doing some prep between sessions to make sure you're ready for them. I'll go into more depth on some pole workouts in future posts, but here are some ideas. positioning and getting started is continued in the next video, but I can only post up to 2 minutes at a time!
2023-09-27 19:03:26 +0000 UTC View PostInverts are a gateway move in pole, but they can be very hard to learn for some. While you might be able to kick safely into an invert, it's worth working on your form for stricter ones, as the more confident you are with them, the safer and more accessible your upside-down moves will be!
2023-09-27 17:47:27 +0000 UTC View PostHere are some suggestions and ideas for how to get out of Cupid, and chain into other moves. Some of these are fairly advanced, but as we go through tutorials for more moves, they should start to make more sense!
2023-09-26 14:01:21 +0000 UTC View PostCupid is one of those fiddly moves that can be hard to get right, and just a slight adjustment to how you position yourself can make a huge difference to how difficult the move feels. Take some time to try adjusting your leg position, and body height relative to your top knee, and don't forget to push your hips forwards!
2023-09-26 13:58:16 +0000 UTC View PostIf you're looking to work on your Cupid, here are some prep and training moves that you can do on and off the pole to help prepare for the move itself. While it's tempting to just throw yourself at a move, this sort of prep can be crucial for making the most of your available pole time!
2023-09-26 13:53:38 +0000 UTC View PostHey folks, welcome to everyone who's here looking for tutorials and move tips. This is part one of a series of mini-tutorials on the Cupid Pole Move
2023-09-26 13:50:00 +0000 UTC View Post(Different format today as there was someone else using the studio for music)
This is one of my signature moves these days, and it's VERY fun to do, but one of the reasons I was able to learn this before any other ground flips was because there is a very clear progression, and you don't have to fully commit to the move until you've already...
2023-09-11 16:43:20 +0000 UTC View Post
This is a bit of a ramble that I made while training with a warbow.
I was asked specifically about any nutrition tips / plans that I follow, and I'm happy to answer, BUT please be aware that I'm just one person, and what works for me won't work for everyone. Also most of this is really subjective.
So if you want some ins...
2023-09-10 11:37:40 +0000 UTC View PostOnly partly related to this week's content, I did a pole photoshoot with the excellent KE Photos, and they let me throw in a load of archery tricks! I can't wait to see the edits, but here are some BTS clips from the shoot.
(Sorry about the last one, we had some time left over and decided to have some fun! 😉)
2023-07-29 15:57:31 +0000 UTC View PostIt's not quite handstand foot archery, but it's something! What do you think?
2023-07-20 11:31:30 +0000 UTC View Post