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Pole Dancing Tutorials
The 6 main Hand Grips in Pole Dance: Common Mistakes & Correct Technique (“50 Shades of Grip”)
Hand grips are a crucial part of pole dancing. Using the right technique will help you progress more easily and safely. Here’s where to find all of the tutorials in “50 Shades of Grip”.
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Pole dance hand grips: Twisted Grip (“50 Shades of Grip”)
This grip is often used for strength-based moves like Ayesha & Handspring. In “50 Shades of Grip” I cover the common mistakes and the correct technique of the most used hand grips in pole dancing. No.6: the Twisted Grip
Let’s twist again
Pole dance hand grips: Forearm Grip (“50 Shades of Grip”)
This one is the main grip for climbing and it’s also used for some spins. In “50 Shades of Grip” I cover the common mistakes and the correct technique of the most used hand grips in pole dancing. No.5: the Forearm Grip
Climb beautifully
Pole dance hand grips: Split Grip or Full-Bracket Grip (“50 Shades of Grip”)
This one’s is perfect for big moves like the Carousel Spin. In “50 Shades of Grip” I cover the common mistakes and the correct technique of the most used hand grips in pole dancing. No.4: the Split Grip (a.k.a. Full-Bracket Grip)
Go big or go home
Pole dance hand grips: Half-Bracket Grip (“50 Shades of Grip”)
This grip is used in many spins like the fireman spin, the sunwheel, and the chair spin. In “50 Shades of Grip” I cover the common mistakes and the correct technique of the most used hand grips in pole dancing. No.3: the Half-Bracket Grip
Do it right
Pole dance hand grips: Strong Hold Grip (“50 Shades of Grip”)
This one is a key grip for inverts, aerial transitions, and some floor moves. In “50 Shades of Grip” I cover the common mistakes and the correct technique of the most used hand grips in pole dancing. No.2: the Stronghold Grip
Hold on to this
Pole dance hand grips: True Grip (“50 Shades of Grip”)
There are a few essential concepts EVERY pole dancer MUST know. In “50 Shades of Grip” I cover the common mistakes and the correct technique of the most used hand grips in pole dancing. No.1: the True Grip
Here’s the truth