That makes a lot of sense to me because the one part of the invert that I think is more challenging than SM is probably the eccentric bicep movement - controlling the straightening of the arms during the tip back. I talk about this a bit more in my blog post, but in the SM it's more of an isometric tricep contraction. I'd say SM is also more of a vertical pull whereas invert moves more from vertical to horizontal. That may have an impact, too! Some other people that prefer SM have talked about the ability to create tension from the pole making it easier for them to engage. Bodies, brains and pole... so fascinating! 🤓

Haha oh that struggle is REAL! 😅

@ThePolePT Indeed!! I need to get back on the pole and get nice and numb again 🤣🤣🤣

@@theveryplumdarcey So frustrating that the skin burn always seems to be the hardest part when you come back after a break. 😫We forget how much it hurts! Ah pole - always so humbling! 😅

@@ThePolePT Ever so humbling dear 😆

Yay! Awesome! So happy to hear that! 😍High fives to you for putting in the work on it! Bring on those shoulder mounts! 💪

Aww thank you SO MUCH! 😘😘😘

Hey, thanks for watching! I put some tips in my blog post here: www.thepolept.com/strength-for-pole/6-x-tips-for-a-strong-split-grip/ Tips 4 and 5 cover positioning and also entry and exit, but the general strength tips will be useful, too! 🙌💗

@@ThePolePT great thank you!

Ah you're so kind, thank you! I really appreciate that so much! 🤗 The best place is Amazon or TrustPilot (uk.trustpilot.com/review/thepolept.com) 😘

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It's a lot of hip flexor and also quad strength! 💪I did a blog post recently about hip flexion that goes into a bit more detail on anatomy that you might find useful! www.thepolept.com/pole-anatomy/anatomy-of-pole-dance-6-nerdy-hip-flexion-facts/

@@ThePolePT amazing thank you!! Do you have any videos on breathing techniques? I keep holding my breath and popping my rib muscles 😂

@@mollywilkes4565 Arg! Oh dear, that's not what you want! Figuring out how to keep breathing in these positions is so important! I'm glad you're looking to work on that! I don't have any vids that will help specifically, though, sorry!

So glad it was juseful! 🤗

Aww thank you! 🤗 Been blogging since 2016 and no plans to stop - keeping it old school! 😅

Thank you so much! 💗

Yay! Thank you so much!

Thank you so much! 🤗🤗🤗

No, they were just graphics made for the video! That would be so cool, though! 😍

That's the problem, right - it's just soooo much damn fun! I think walking that line is honestly the hardest bit to get right! Always best to listen to those niggles and play the long game! :)

Yaay! Thanks for nerding with me! :)

Niiice! 💪 Welcome back to pole!

Thank you so much! :)

On it! Thanks for the feedback! :)

Thank you for watching! 🤗

Thank you! 🤗

@@ThePolePT welcomeeee

Hey, sorry to hear that and I hope it's a speedy recovery! You could do this one with no weight as part of a bodyweight-only workout, or maybe just hold a light weight by your chest and focus on the hip hinge and rotational elements, taking out the overhead hold if you need to work around that. Alternatively, you might be better just working on completely different exercises that allow you to focus on the hip hinge and rotation seperately, then bringing in the windmill later once your wrist is up to the extra load. :) Check out my blog post (linked above) as I include some different variations in there which might give you some ideas! 🙌

Aww thank you so much! 🤗

Aww thank you! :)

Thank you SO MUCH! 🤗 There are a mixture of different level moves, yeah! When I get a second, I'll share the list of moves from the contents page! 🙌

Sorry for the slow response! I usually prioritise horizontal pulling exercises for the invert - bent rows and suspension trainer rows are a couple of my faves! 💪

So glad it was useful, thank you! ❤

Hey, so sorry for the slow response! I'm not sure if I understand what you mean but I'd definitely recommend trying and learning the invert on both sides. You'll have one side that feels stronger and more co-ordinated than the other, but as it's such a foundational movement for pole, learning the progressions and building the strength and skill to do it on both sides will help keep you balanced and put you in a good place for advancing your tricks and combos later, too! 💪

Thank you! :)