The Strong Hold Grip is used in pole inverts, aerial transitions and moves like the Fan kick.
In the series “50 Shades of Grip”, I cover the common mistakes and the correct technique of the most used hand grips in pole dancing.
Can you spot the mistakes here?
![Strong Hold Grip wrong](https://thepoledancer.com/wp-abf82-content/uploads/2022/03/080cdcc5-343d-214f-e9c9-6d4b661c1483.gif)
![Strong Hold Grip right](https://thepoledancer.com/wp-abf82-content/uploads/2022/03/091813cc-f5b6-a4b5-02c7-3167129162ad.gif)
You’d be correct if you guessed that the hands are too high. Thus, the back and the shoulders aren’t properly engaged.
Yay! Well done. ✅
Buut…There’s one important detail that is easy to miss here – the over-wrapped hands!
Especially in the Strong Hold Grip, over-wrapping is a common mistake.
This one’s on me, though. The clip is not very obvious, I admit.
Not sure what over-wrapping means?
Check out this quick tutorial:
In your next training, try to focus on these things:
- Hands are in front of your face
- Keep forearms straight
- Pull shoulders down from your scapula
- Inner arm squeezes against the pole
Did you learn anything new? Let me know if you notice a difference and share your insights in the comments below.
Also in the “50 Shades of Grip” series:
True Grip
Half-Bracket Grip
Split Grip (Full-Bracket Grip)
Forearm Grip
Twisted Grip
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