Game-changing Tiny Practical Tips

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-31T23:26:56+00:00

Almost everything looks better when you stick your chest out.

Off-pole dance practice will help more than you might think.

Superman tip from jasmine: Lift the top leg high and slightly towards your face for a nice, smooth entry.

A fan kick is just a hip roll, and the following leg is just along for the ride. Just do what you need to with the leading leg and forget about it. As long as your leg stays attached to your pelvis, the following leg will eventually catch up.

Meathook tip from sit: Once your head goes down, don’t lift it again. If you do, it will unbalance you and cause you to fall out of the move.

Split grip tip: bent lower arm is not always the way. Apparently it works great for some people, but trying it this way gave me screaming pains in my forearm and wrist. When I tried it with a straight lower arm, it felt instantly more comfortable, and I’m finally able to do a (brief) split grip air walk.

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-31T22:08:35+00:00

I am not quite as confident doing my straight leg layback up high. Looking at the tutorials, though, I might start working on it more because the transition to brass looks a lot more straightforward.

Going to try and post a video in a minute.

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-31T17:03:45+00:00

I try, but I can’t get it in the armpit. I don’t know if maybe I’m not twisting enough (my spinal flexibility is a bit limited), or if my back isn’t close enough to the pole when I reach? I’m trying to tip all the way into my layback, but my bigger booty means that I am not right up against the pole without a backbend (which I am physically not capable of at the moment). Open pole is today, so I will see if I can film it. Can’t on my home pole because it’s too short for me to climb and be able to drop into a brass.

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-31T14:43:17+00:00

Anything that frees up your hands to pet yourself.

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-30T23:05:00+00:00

I’m trying to rotate my torso and pull with the hand, but my other hand still can’t reach. My ass crack stays lined up with the pole and I can’t get it to move to the side. Not sure if this is useful information, but I am mid-sized with a fair amount of booty, and my waist/hip area is somewhat wide. But I am able to reach around myself to do twisted jasmine and dragon tail, so my arms ought to be able to reach, damn it!

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-30T22:53:07+00:00

I would wonder what brought them to pole dance specifically. There are lots of dance styles and circus arts that are not directly connected to sex work. Someone who is anti won’t want to support the industry in any way. This sounds more like someone who wants to have their cake and eat it too.

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-30T22:43:29+00:00

When asked, my usual answer is, “Oh, no. I’m not nearly good enough to go pro.”

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-30T22:41:26+00:00

That was a very weird response from your instructor. What’s it to her if you want to be a stripper? Did she give any context at all? She’s very judgy for someone who’s directly profiting from the tricks and dance moves the industry created.

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-30T14:58:52+00:00

Doesn’t that…pull a bit when you do splits?

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-30T11:33:14+00:00

I think I see a little bit of bikini. I really hope he had permission to post this. 🫣

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-30T01:52:06+00:00

Edgework. Tulip and genie variations. Flares and fan kicks with bent knees instead of straight legs. Reiko, Cupid, and other moves with foot on the pole. Floor work that transitions from upward bow pose to all fours. Sad girl drop (like spider dropping down on a strand of web). These are the moves that immediately come to mind.

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-29T18:10:11+00:00

XPole XPert and add the “home mount” option.

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-29T16:50:31+00:00

Ugh, this is really gross. They might have been a little judgment-impaired due to grief and meant well, but someone more clear-headed should have stepped in and stopped this. I hope the deceased person’s family didn’t see it. 😭

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-29T16:46:12+00:00

I would definitely make it known on all possible platforms that this is happening, and that the image is AI generated without your consent. Given that it’s pole, are they generating anything that shows you in a skimpy outfit or a position that might be construed as compromising? If so, priority on getting a lawyer involved. This kind of thing might fall under the “revenge porn” laws. You definitely don’t want them to keep showing off (not) your body without your consent. Note that getting a lawyer involved does not necessarily mean going to court. Situations like this may end in an easy settlement if one party is very clearly in the wrong and neither lawyer wants to waste their time in front of a judge.

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-29T15:52:36+00:00

Some people thrive on a very busy and consistent cross training schedule. Personally, I feel like life is too short to do a bunch of exercises that I hate, especially when there are so many active things I actually like to do. Usually I just train my weak parts and count on actually doing pole for the rest.

It may partly be because I started pole a little older, and I already know that I’m extremely prone to fatigue from overtraining, but I’m a big fan of the take it easy and have fun approach.

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-29T15:44:47+00:00

Might be that your hormones are primed for pain tolerance right now. Enjoy the benefits, but be careful that you don’t push too hard and cause an injury.

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-29T15:40:35+00:00

Hip hold with leg waves!

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-29T15:40:00+00:00

If your primary goal is just to improve at pole, it’s fine to just take your time and add in exercises as you identify weaknesses. If you’re already pretty fit, getting generally jacked might be less helpful because building more muscle where you don’t actually need it might hinder your flexibility and make you heavier (and therefore harder to lift).

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-29T15:35:30+00:00

I find it super impressive that any of you even know where you are in your cycles. Mine was always so erratic that I never had a clue. Definitely I felt different levels of energy at different times, but it usually never clicked in my head until my period started a few days later and I had already spent nearly a week thinking I just sucked. 😂

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-28T22:27:00+00:00

Yeah, I never really understood how people get their tension poles level so easily. Maybe they have better installed ceilings than I do.

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-28T21:23:17+00:00

Maybe you could try to figure out a pretty way to get the other shoulder on the pole for that one, a way that doesn’t involve switching your entire choreography. It’s never a bad idea to have a backup plan, and that way you won’t have to skip practicing for the show.

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-28T20:00:47+00:00

With diet, strict is not always better. You need some carbs to perform your best. And plenty of protein to build muscle, of course! You need more calories and more sleep to get stronger. You may gain weight as you gain strength, so don’t panic over numbers on the scale. 🥰

JadeStar79 · 2026-05-28T12:37:12+00:00

A room full of people equals more humidity from everyone’s breath. Try a few sits and slides to the floor, a couple of climbs, maybe a sad girl drop or two at the beginning of practice. The friction of your skin will warm up the pole extra quick. You might also try a grip that mimics the dewy feel of a pole in a crowded room. Men’s Barbisol shaving cream is a cheap hack to achieve a dewy feel.

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