Pole Dancing Stretches
To Improve Flexibility

Pole dancing stretches are important to help you increase your flexibility and prevent injury. After all, the longer and more supple your muscles, the easier it will be to get into all those crazy positions without hurting yourself!

Did you know that you can use your dance pole as your personal stretching assistant to help build the flexibility you'll need for top notch pole dancing?

The pole dancing stretches listed below can help make you more flexible and increase your enjoyment of pole dancing. Just choose a stretch, then click on its photo to see full instructions and more photos of the stretching technique.

These stretches are generally safe for most women in reasonable physical condition. However, as much as I hope common sense will prevail, here's my disclaimer:

As with any fitness program, please be reasonable and know your limits. Start slowly and build gradually to avoid injury. And if you have any questions or concerns about whether these stretches are right for you, please check with your doctor, health care practitioner, personal trainer, or other professional who is familiar with your physical condition, abilities and any limitations or contraindications.

The Pole V Stretch is excellent for improving flexibility in the hips, lower back, inner thighs and hamstrings. Your dance pole is very effective for helping you maintain proper form to get the most out of this stretch.

The Pole Shoulder Stretch is excellent for keeping your chest and shoulders open and loose. Since pole dancing requires a LOT of upper body strength, it's important to keep the shoulders happy with proper stretching.

This is a modification on the Dancer Pose used in many Yoga classes. In this case, your dance pole provides balance if you need it, allowing you to start off with support if needed, then progress in your balance and flexibility as you're ready.

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