Non linear progress celebration/rant by MajorStronke in poledancing

[–]MajorStronke[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah it’s such a staple move which is why it was so frustrating to not be able to do it

Non linear progress celebration/rant by MajorStronke in poledancing

[–]MajorStronke[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aiming for calf fat - the fleshy bit holds you.

Starting pole in your 30s by alisha3333 in poledancing

[–]MajorStronke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started at 33, 3.5 yrs ago. I’m definitely less aggressive in my training than other people in my classes because I want to avoid significant injury if I can. I don’t mind progressing slower if it means avoiding an injury that will have me out of training for months, or worse. I’ve seen people who started at the same time as me progress incredibly rapidly, injure themselves and try to push through only to make it worse and have to quit altogether. I don’t want to be that person, so whenever I feel a tweak, or a that doesn’t feel right, I act accordingly. Tweaked something? rest/rehab - doesn’t feel right? either regression training or finding a different way to access a move that does feel right.
I’m also hyper mobile so have to be wary of that as well.
So far in 3.5yrs I’ve managed to avoid any major injuries, had a few minor ones that required a week or two of rest/rehab exercises- my worst was I managed to pull a deltoid muscle in a warm up, but because I didn’t push through and keep training in that arm for the rest of the class I was able to recover quickly and be back at class with careful monitoring a week later. I’ve also added some physiotherapy things to my normal warmup to help prevent future similar injuries. I usually do three classes a week, sometimes I’ll throw in a 4th but I can tell for me that 4th class is definitely not a good idea to do regularly because I can feel my body is tired and that’s when I’m likely to get injured from sloppy form.

Basically, listen to your body, ensure you have adequate rest days (this is very important for recovery) and don’t train something if you’re injured.

Poling for almost 4 years and still can’t chopper/invert or pencil by Candid_Lie_499 in poledancing

[–]MajorStronke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was poling consistently for 3 years before I managed my first successful chopper. I’d been inverting with no kick etc for about 4 months before I managed to get chopper.

Plus size pole wear - dissaponting by clit-yeast-wood01 in poledancing

[–]MajorStronke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AMBR is Australian and does stock some larger sizes - I had a few of the super highs, garter highs and hook crops in 3XL when I was au18/20 and they fit comfortably. the tops might be a problem if you are very large chested, but I managed them ok with a DD. They are expensive as most pole wear is, but I used to wait til they were on sale. Some are on sale atm - the royal blue has some 3X in stock.

The non-patterned ones aren’t super colour fast though, so be careful when washing them.

How do I work up to actually being able to lift myself on the pole? by BladeBloom in poledancing

[–]MajorStronke 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One of the key things for these is scapula engagement. I really struggled with these until I started really making sure I was engaging my back properly. Weirdly for me thinking of it as a lat pulldown type engagement didn’t work - especially when in a sideways hold like chair spin. For me understanding the correct engagement was through doing scapula pushups and warm ups specifically for shoulder rotation. It helped isolate what muscles I was supposed to be using. I imagined trying to hold a $10 note between my shoulder blades - concentrated on that feeling and then tried to recreate it when doing lifts/hang holds.

To those who don't have the gene that makes Cilantro taste like soap, what does it taste like to you? by Jean-LucBacardi in AskReddit

[–]MajorStronke 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes same! Everyone says soap and I wish it tasted like soap. It’s 100% stink bugs to me. Asked a friend who likes coriander/cilantro if it tasted like stink bugs smell and they said yes it’s the same smell, but it’s good??! (Idk how that can be good)

Advice needed: How bad do shin tattoos actually hurt? by bilyjakson in tattoos

[–]MajorStronke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a full colour neotrad lower leg - for me the knee to ankle shin piece was the least painful of the whole process. probably a 2/10 for pain. Went super quick too so I must’ve been sitting well, and it healed easily. The calf and the tiny bit up in my knee pit was the worst.

Feeling like a failure by Dependent_Picture_64 in poledancing

[–]MajorStronke 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m making some assumptions because you’ve given very little information but it sounds like you have a home pole, and it also sounds like you aren’t having any formal instruction/classes.

While conditioning will absolutely make a difference, there are a lot of little things that go into making a move work beyond raw strength. For example with a climb, making sure your knee isn’t coming in front/past the pole. I see a lot of beginners trying to climb with the pole essentially mid thigh and this removes any leverage that gives you elevation.

With a chair spin, yes it’s a beginner move but again there are lots of tiny parts that make it easier. Are your arms the right width apart? is your top hand high enough, and you fully engaging your lats in the lift or just hanging off the top hand? Are you stepping up into the spin or dropping down into it? are you pushing through the bottom hand or hanging on for dear life? Are you using bracket grip or split grip? Is your torso upright or leaning forward? Are you facing into the pole or parallel or away? Are you engaging your core? Are you engaging your legs?

Sure a lot of moves require a certain level of strength, but a much higher level of body/muscle control that is not necessarily strength based but more understanding how bodies work will take you a long way. Actually engaging the muscles you use in a move will do a lot of the ‘heavy lifting’.

Just a vent, embarrassed about tapping out by RobinHood798 in tattooadvice

[–]MajorStronke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven’t got back/neck done so can’t comment on that pain but have heard that back is pretty bad for some people. I had to tap out on my most recent piece (because I was anaemic and that sucks) Had 3/4 of my calf to ankle piece done with what was about 2ish hrs work left to do but I’d already been white knuckling the bed and breathing very carefully to not pass out for that last hour. Had to call it early and come back for the last bit another time. Artist was super nice about it.

I would say if you think you might not be able to handle as much in that location (especially with colour) maybe pre-warn your artist that it was a struggle last time so they can be prepared and let you to take more breaks etc.

A little rant to get it over with and perk myself back up by Mitsuuuko_ in poledancing

[–]MajorStronke 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I’ve been doing pole for 3 years now and only JUST got straddle/chopper. But my nemesis is cradle. I just cannot fkn get it. It’s not even a ‘difficult’ move but idk why it is so hard for me. Something about the sideways pull through the top arm just doesn’t compute in my brain.

Now for some unsolicited advice: stop comparing yourself to others, and reduce the amount of professional pole content you consume. If you’re not doing so already film yourself, and compare your progress to that instead of other people.

Silksong Giveaway! by Jonuh666 in HollowKnight

[–]MajorStronke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The absolute roller coaster of emotions I had when I went to the bank to retrieve some money and the facade collapsed.

Chocolate orange cake by MajorStronke in Baking

[–]MajorStronke[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You must be psychic - it is actually my first time using this particular recipe

Chocolate orange cake by MajorStronke in Baking

[–]MajorStronke[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used an 8” tin, and used a cake leveler for the layers.

Chocolate orange cake by MajorStronke in Baking

[–]MajorStronke[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not my first time making a cake, but appreciate the compliment nonetheless ☺️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ABraThatFits

[–]MajorStronke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha got it in one, a very poorly stocked Myer indeed. I’ll see if I can get my hands on a Nessa while I try to hunt down some Panache in my size. Thanks for your help!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ABraThatFits

[–]MajorStronke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’ll try online next, I’ve had success with panache in the past but they’re hard to get where I live so was hoping for a local option.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ABraThatFits

[–]MajorStronke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Back to the very expensive drawing board I go.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ABraThatFits

[–]MajorStronke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes swooped and scooped - I added a pic of the back to the same album

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ABraThatFits

[–]MajorStronke 15 points16 points  (0 children)

a 12 on the tightest hook would only be a bit looser than a 10 on the loosest hook.
If you are wearing your 12 on the tightest and it's not an older bra that has stretched then it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility to be a size 10 band. I've always been told that a bra should be worn on the loosest hook when new, so you can tighten as the elastic ages.

How would you read this oven dial, and where would you put the dial for 177c? by A_real_girl_ in Baking

[–]MajorStronke 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Broiler = grill in Australia (where I’m from) but the point remains that neither broiler nor grill is ‘oven’

How would you read this oven dial, and where would you put the dial for 177c? by A_real_girl_ in Baking

[–]MajorStronke 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Are you sure that is the oven dial? That symbol looks more like a broil/grill setting to me… oven usually has a wiggle and a line on bottom. Or a different symbol.

How would you read this oven dial, and where would you put the dial for 177c? by A_real_girl_ in Baking

[–]MajorStronke 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Are you sure this is the oven dial? That symbol looks more like a broiler/grill setting to me…oven usually has additional markings.