October 1, 2021 Kheanna Walker

PJ COMBO CHALLENGE: October (Beginner-Intermediate Flow)

Who's ready for a new October challenge? Here is a fun and dynamic flow sequence that combines both tricks, dance & movement. Up for grabs: a £50 PJ voucher for you to TREAT YOSELF 👑

How this monthly challenge works:

At the start of every month, we will be posting a combo (either spin, static or a flow sequence) for you to try! At the end of each month we will reshare our fave post and gift the winner with their prize!

How to participate:

✨ you must be following @pole_junkie

✨ tag 2 pole friends to enter the challenge

✨ tag pole_junkie in your post

✨ use the hashtag #pjcombochallenge so we can see all your amazing work!

✨ make sure you are dressed in your PJ kit to be featured

Here's the sequence broken down.

1. Start with a pole walk. Remember to keep your inside are nice and extended, pulling down through your shoulder and lats.

2. Reverse grab: Step on your inside foot, and sweep your outside leg in a circular motion (inwards to outwards) to propel your body in front of the pole. Option to straddle your legs nice and wide for the camera 😉 Use your outside arm to push the pole (thumb down). This gives you additional power and momentum to complete the reverse grab.

3. Half pirouette: Pivot on your outside foot as you enter a half pirouette. Remember that you want your back up against the pole and your top hand in a twisted grip. Keep your inside leg in a bent position (in dance terminology, it's called "passé). Then place both your feet on the floor (toes in front of hips).

4. Squat down: Slowly bend your knees into a squatted position. Add your own style and sass!

5. Legs together and roll up. Once you're in your sexy squat, move the same leg as your bottom arm to the side of your top arm. Now you're in a seated, chair-like position. From here, perform a reverse body roll as you stand up. Thinking of lifting your hips/pelvis first, then your chest, then your neck. The crown of your head should be the last thing to come up. This creates a more flow-y and sexy effect.

6. Reverse Spin: Now that you're in a standing position, it's time to go into the Reverse Spin. Your inside arm is still your top hand, so don't take it off pole. Turn toward the pole, push your outside arm into the pole chest height. You are now in a half bracket hold. From here, you need to stick your butt out, arch your back and spin your body backwards. Catch the pole behind your knees and spin down to the floor. See photo below for the end position.

7. Windmill legs into prone position: Nice! Now that you've made it safely to the floor, straighten your bent legs and lean back to place your elbows and forearms on the ground. This way, you can use your core and active flex to pull your legs towards your face as you windmill them to the other side of the pole.

8. Speed bump push-up: Once you're lying down in a prone position with your legs straight, push your hips up to towards the ceiling as you arch your back. Use your arms to push your body up into a kneeling position.

9. Lunge to tuck spin: Congrats Queen! You've made it to the final step! Kneeling on the floor, place your hands in a full bracket hold (aka split grip). Step your inside leg into a forward lunge. Swing your outside leg forward to give you momentum as pull your body in towards the pole horizontally. The pole should be across your torso as you spiral around it in a tuck spin. Land on your feet (extra points if you land on your toes!)