Chickpea

Super quick combo before rushing off to work this morning.

Difficulty levels according to the PoleMoveBook:
#pdScissorSit - Beginner
#pdCrossAnkleRelease aka #pdLayback - Intermediate
#pdJaneiro - Advanced

#PoleDance #PoleCombo #AerialArts #Dance #pdFullLayback

May 20 at 12:17pmWeb
Show threadhell holeMay 20
@chickpeapole whoaa !! 🤩
we were doing seats and laybacks yesterday as a precursor to the cross ankle release. i managed to take my top hand off for about half a second before i felt like i was gonna slide off ^^' i'll definitely get there though :)
Show threadChickpeaMay 20
@mi You got this!!! Sounds like you're super close! Something that really helped me when I was first learning cross knee laybacks was to do it super low to the floor with mats, so I can feel safe to actually... well... lay back. As soon as you can actually get yourself to tip back, the pressure distribution changes and the hold becomes a lot stronger.
When I wasn't tipping very far, out of fear of hitting my head and dying, I wasn't able to get enough pressure in my legs to hold me up
Show threadhell holeMay 20

@chickpeapole oh yeah i definitely got that with the cross knee ones. first couple of times it's terrifying, but then you realise how secure you actually are and now i'm pretty comfortable with them :) variation in this second photo is currently my favourite pose https://twoot.site/@mi/116487169788640919

that is a really good point though about the changing pressure. trying to remove my hand for the cross ankle one it felt like the pole was trying to slip down towards my knees, but maybe that's normal?

hell hole (@[email protected])

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Show threadChickpeaMay 20
@mi it is!! If you look at where the pole is hitting on me, the pressure is quite low at the bottom of the thighs, right at the top of the insides of my knees. Definitely play around with it low on the ground first so you can figure out where the pressure is supposed to be to hold you up. There needs to be enough weight on the knees/thighs to "pull" you and counteract the pressure of your sacrum against the pole that "pushes" you
Show threadhell holeMay 20
@chickpeapole aaahh ok yes i get it! definitely gonna try drilling it a bit next week if i get a chance :)
tysm for the tips !! 🥰
Show threadAdamMay 20
In awe of the strength these must take.
Show threadChickpeaMay 20
@case_when Thank you! Hehe a lot of it is technique more than strength. And I get to cheat a bit by resting on the pole for Janeiro cuz I have a bendy back 😌
Show threadAdamMay 20
Would you mind if I drew one of these? You're a great reference!
Show threadChickpeaMay 20
@case_when Of course not, go ahead! 🩷
Show threadAdamMay 20
Thank you so much!
Show threadAdamMay 22
@[email protected] check your dms... :)
Show threadgrobiMay 23

@chickpeapole

WOW!

I never expected to be into pole dancing and I had never looked at it before, too many clichés in my head!
But, seeing you, I actually find it graceful. Really beautiful!

Thank you so much for your posts, your progress and my new insights.

Show threadChickpeaMay 23

@grobi Aww, I'm glad it made you have a new perspective.

Pole has evolved a lot even just in the last decade. Moves that were previously considered advanced/intermediate are now considered intermediate/beginner as the skill ceiling increases.

It's also been trying to become an Olympic sport. But it will always have its roots with strippers, and that may have some stigma for some ppl, but should also still be honored as they contributed a lot to the sport.

Thank you for your kind words ❤️