So Wednesday night I had a GREAT pole practice, I got a new combination (Jasmine into the Flat-lined Scorpio), practiced a move called the Allegra on BOTH sides (I'm very right side dominant, so practicing moves evenly on both sides is a big thing for me). It was sooo painful, but really good, I made a lot of progress and was really proud of myself. Then I practiced a move called a X-Ankle Release (Crossed Ankle Release), or some, call it a bridge when the hands touch the pole like the picture:
My flexibility in my back and shoulders is not great, so I have to walk my hands along the floor to grab the pole. That being said, I was just about done my practice, and decided to work on this one, I grabbed the pole and thought "What an awesome tummy stretch!", so I dismounted and did it again, felt sooooo good. Then I got down, and grabbed the pole to lift myself up and do it a third time and I felt a sharp pull in my abdominal muscles. "Fascinating" I thought. So I gave up on that one, did a workout called H.I.I.T. which my boyfriend runs at the studio, and during which I decided I pulled an ab muscle! Besides being fairly painful, I almost didn't think it was possible!
So a fairly successful practice ended in injury, however 3 days later after no pole, I'm almost 100% again. Back on the pole tomorrow, which is good since Saturdays are long days for rehearsals.
PS, On a really good note, one of my students won a competition called CNC's Got Talent today on the pole!!! I'm so proud of her!.
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