If you don’t have these, don’t worry- alternatives are given!
The Pole PT programs
The Pole PT programs
The Pole PT programs
The Pole PT programs
The Pole PT programs
The Pole PT programs
All my current training programs for pole dancers are summarised below! Every program you see here is available to follow in the app, with support from me!
Don’t forget, there are 100’s of individual workouts to choose from as well as these longer, more structured, progressive programs!
Scroll to browse the whole list OR choose the tabs below to browse an individual category (Prehab/Foundation, Strength, Trick Specific, or Flexibility!).
All my current training programs for pole dancers are summarised below! Every program you see here is available to follow in the app, with support from me!
Don’t forget, there are 100’s of individual workouts to choose from as well as these longer, more structured, progressive programs!
Scroll down to browse the whole list, organised by category (Prehab/Foundation, Strength, Trick Specific, or Flexibility!).
PREHAB & FOUNDATIONS
POLE PROOF SHOULDERS
📆 6 week program
🟩/🟨 Low-moderate intensity
OVERVIEW
The ultimate ‘shoulder care package’ for pole dancers!
💪 4 x short (25 min) workouts each week
LEVEL
Whether you compete professionally or are just starting out in pole, this program is for you if you want to take a proactive approach to the health and stability of your shoulders!
EQUIPMENT
Essential
- Foam roller
- Yoga blocks
- Resistance band
- Mini band (or tie a longer band in a loop!)
- Dumbbells / weights
- Mobility ball / rubber or tennis ball
- Broom handle / stick
- Bench / chair
CORE FOUNDATIONS
📆 6 week program
🟩/🟨 Low-moderate intensity
OVERVIEW
Get the fundamentals nailed and see your pole strength sky rocket!
💪 3 x short (15-20 min) workouts each week
LEVEL
Whether you’re looking to create a strong foundation as a beginner, or to plug holes in your core strength as a more advanced pole dancer – the manageable and *super* effective workouts in this program are suitable for all levels!
EQUIPMENT
Essential
- Bench / chair
Nice to have
- Stability ball
- Resistance band for one of your tests
ONLY BANDS: Foundations (2 Day)
📆 4 week program
🟨/🟥 Moderate-high intensity
OVERVIEW
No equipment? No problem! Build a solid foundation in key strength-based movement patterns using bands only!
💪 2 x 60 min workouts each week
LEVEL
Suitable for all levels – if you’re looking for a crosstraining routine designed for pole dancers, and you don’t have gym access, this is the place to start!
Works well as a foundation before progressing to the Gym 4 Pole programs!
EQUIPMENT
Essential
- Resistance band
ONLY BANDS: Foundations+ (3 Day)
📆 4 week program
🟨/🟥 Moderate-high intensity
OVERVIEW
A 3-day a week version of my Band Only Foundation Phase!
💪 3 x 60 min workouts each week
LEVEL
Suitable for all levels, this is a more comprehensive 3-day a week version of my Band Only Foundation Phase. Perfect as a progression from the 2-day a week program, or start here if you can already dedicate 3 days a week to your crosstraining but you don’t have gym access!
Works well as a foundation before progressing to the Gym 4 Pole programs!
EQUIPMENT
Essential
- Resistance band
STRENGTH
GYM 4 POLE Foundation Phase (2 Day)
📆 4 week program
🟨/🟥 Moderate-high intensity
OVERVIEW
Let’s get lifting for pole! Build a good foundation in key movement patterns, with a focus on strength endurance.
💪 2 x 60 min workouts a week
- Dumbbell based!
LEVEL
Suitable for all levels – if you’re looking for a crosstraining routine designed for pole dancers, this is the place to start!
Works well as a progression from my Band Only programs!
EQUIPMENT
If you only have bands to work with, check out my Band Only programs instead!
Essential
- Dumbbells
- Yoga block
- Bench
Nice to have
- Cardio machine for your warm up
- Light kettlebell
- Pull up bar
- Suspension trainer
If you don’t have these, don’t worry- alternatives are given!
GYM 4 POLE Foundation Phase+ (3 Day)
📆 4 week program
🟨/🟥 Moderate-high intensity
OVERVIEW
A 3-day a week version of my Gym 4 Pole Foundation Phase!
💪 3 x 60 min workouts a week
- Dumbbell based!
LEVEL
Suitable for all levels, this is a more comprehensive 3-day a week version of my Foundation Phase. Perfect as a progression from the 2-day a week program, or start here if you can already dedicate 3 days a week to your crosstraining!
EQUIPMENT
If you only have bands to work with, check out my Band Only programs instead!
Essential
- Dumbbells
- Yoga block
- Bench
- Resistance band
Nice to have
- Cardio machine for your warm up
- Light kettlebell
- Pull up bar
- Suspension trainer
If you don’t have these, don’t worry- alternatives are given!
GYM 4 POLE Strength Phase (2 day)
📆 4 week program
🟨/🟥 Moderate-high intensity
OVERVIEW
Time to get stronnnng! Build on your foundation with heavier weights and reduced rep ranges! 💪
💪 2 x 60 min workouts a week
We use a barbell in this phase, but dumbbell alternatives will be given for those without access to a barbell!
LEVEL
Suitable for pole dancers who:
- Have completed the Foundation Phase
- and/or have experience in the gym
- Are only able to dedicate 2 days a week to crosstraining
EQUIPMENT
Essential
- Bench
- Resistance band
- Dumbbells
- Pull up bar
Nice to have
- Pull up band
- Barbell and rack
- Cable machine
- Cardio machine for your warm ups
If you don’t have these, don’t worry- alternatives are given!
GYM 4 POLE Strength Phase+ (3 day)
📆 4 week program
🟨/🟥 Moderate-high intensity
OVERVIEW
A ‘3-day a week’ version of my Gym 4 Pole Strength Phase!
💪 3 x 60 min workouts a week
LEVEL
This is a more comprehensive ‘3-day a week’ version of my Strength Phase. Suitable for pole dancers who:
- Have completed the Foundation Phase
- and/or have experience in the gym
- Are able to dedicate 3 days a week to crosstraining
- Perfect as a progression from the 2-day a week Strength phase!
EQUIPMENT
Essential
- Bench
- Resistance band
- Dumbbells
- Pull up bar
Nice to have
- Cardio machine for your warm ups
- Barbell and rack
- Cable machine
- Tennis ball / mobility ball
- Suspension Trainer
- Stability ball
If you don’t have these, don’t worry- alternatives are given!
GYM 4 POLE Strength & Power Phase (2 day)
📆 4 week program
🟥 High intensity
OVERVIEW
Time to level up! 💪 Build on your strength, adding speed and power for faster, more dynamic movements on the pole!
💪 2 x 60 min workouts a week
LEVEL
Suitable for pole dancers who:
- Have completed the Foundation and Strength Phases
- Have at least 6 months gym experience
- Are only able to dedicate 2 days a week to their crosstraining
EQUIPMENT
Essential
- Bench
- Med ball / slam ball
- Dumbbells
- Pull up bar
Nice to have
- Cable machine
- Barbell + Landmine attachment
- Cardio machine for your warm ups
If you don’t have these, don’t worry- alternatives are given!
GYM 4 POLE Strength & Power Phase+ (3 day)
📆 4 week program
🟥 High intensity
OVERVIEW
A ‘3-day a week’ version of my Gym 4 Pole Strength & Power Phase!
💪 3 x 60 min workouts a week
LEVEL
This is a more comprehensive ‘3-day a week’ version of my Strength & Power Phase. Suitable for pole dancers who:
- Have completed the Foundation and Strength Phases
- Have at least 6 months gym experience
- Ideally have experience with kettlebells (alternatives provided!)
- Are able to dedicate 3 days a week to crosstraining
- Perfect as a progression from the 2-day a week Strength & Power phase!
EQUIPMENT
Essential
- Dumbbells
- Bench
- Kettlebells
- Med ball / slam ball
- Pull up bar
Nice to have
- Cardio machine for your warm ups
- Cable machine
- Barbell and rack
- Landmine attachment
- Tennis ball/mobility ball
- Suspension Trainer
If you don’t have these, don’t worry- alternatives are given!
TRICK SPECIFIC
NO KICK INVERT
📆 6 week program
🟨/🟥 Moderate-high intensity
OVERVIEW
Build strength to invert without momentum!
💪 3 x workouts every week
- Pole conditioning workout
- Home based ‘no equipment’ workout
- Off the pole strength workout
+ Progress tests at the beginning and end of the program!
LEVEL
There are no pre-requisites for my No Kick Invert program – it’s suitable for beginners and beyond!
EQUIPMENT
Essential
- Pole
- Bench or chair
- Resistance band
- Dumbbells / weights
- Stability ball
- Strap (a dressing gown belt makes a good substitute)
- Mobility ball (or tennis ball/rubber dog ball)
Nice to have
- Pull up bar
- Suspension trainer
- Yoga Blocks
If you don’t have these, don’t worry- alternatives are given!
STRONG FOR SHOULDER MOUNT
📆 6 week program
🟨/🟥 Moderate-high intensity
OVERVIEW
Strong enough to shoulder mount?
This training program contains everything you need to nail this ‘must-have’ pole strength trick!
💪 3 x workouts every week
- Pole conditioning workout
- Home based ‘no equipment’ workout
- Off the pole strength workout
LEVEL
If you’ve already got your invert and want to start working safely and progressively towards your shoulder mount, let’s do this thing!
(If you don’t have your invert yet, I recommend doing my No Kick Invert program first!)
EQUIPMENT
Essential
- Pole
- Stability ball
- Resistance band
- Dumbbells / weights
Nice to have
- Pull up bar
- Bench
- Suspension trainer
- Yoga blocks
If you don’t have these, don’t worry- alternatives are given!
AYESHA FOUNDATIONS
📆 6 week program
🟨/🟥 Moderate-high intensity
OVERVIEW
Get strong for your Ayesha! This 6-week training program contains everything you need to get there!
💪 3 x workouts every week
- Pole conditioning workout
- Pole skill workout
- Off the pole strength workout
LEVEL
To get the most out of this program you’ll need:
✔️ To be confident in your caterpillar, butterfly, extended butterfly and inverted D in ‘true grip’
If not, you’ll still be able to do the strength and conditioning workouts, but you’ll have to skip the Ayesha skill workout until you’re ready for it!
✔️ Good overhead mobility (at least 170 degrees of shoulder flexion)
If you’re not sure, you can use this this simple test.
EQUIPMENT
Essential
- Pole
- Crash mat
- Resistance band
- Dumbbells / weights
Nice to have
- Stability ball
- Pull up bar
- Suspension trainer
- A foam roller and mobility ball / rubber or tennis ball if you need to work on your overhead mobility!
If you don’t have these, don’t worry- alternatives are given!
HANDSTAND DEADLIFT
📆 6 week program
🟨/🟥 Moderate-high intensity
OVERVIEW
Ready to float into your pole handstand? This graceful deadlift is achievable – all it takes is the right strength and conditioning!
💪 3 x workouts every week
- Pole conditioning workout
- Home based ‘no equipment’ workout
- Off the pole strength workout
LEVEL
You’ll get the most out of this program if you:
✔️ Can confidently kick up into your pole handstand
✔️ Have at least 170 degrees of overhead shoulder flexion
If you’re not sure, you can use this simple test from the program to check. If you’re not there yet, I’d recommend working on your overhead shoulder mobility first! My Pole Proof Shoulder program might be a better option for you right now!
EQUIPMENT
Essential
- Pole
- Crash mat
- Dumbbells / weights
- Resistance band
- Stability ball
- Bench / chair
- Foam roller
Nice to have
- Suspension trainer
If you don’t have these, don’t worry- alternatives are given!
FLEXIBILITY
FLEXI FOUNDATIONS (HIP / BACK)
📆 6 week program
🟩/🟨 Low-moderate intensity
OVERVIEW
A general flexibility programme designed to cover the key areas of flexibility for pole dance!
💪 2 x 45 min workouts a week
- Minimal equipment
LEVEL
This program works really well as an introduction to some of the different ways to train flexibility – perfect if you’re just getting started with flex training, or returning to it after a break.
Also works well for those who don’t want to focus on a specific flexibility goal right now and just want a more general flexibility program that covers all the key bases!
EQUIPMENT
Essential
- Foam roller
- Yoga blocks
- Resistance band
- Stability ball
- Sliders (a paper plate can work as an alternative – or socks and a slidey floor!)
- Dumbbell or something you can use as a weight
STRENGTH & STRETCH FOR SPLITS
📆 6 week program
🟩/🟨 Low-moderate intensity
OVERVIEW
Don’t just stretch! Get your front splits hella strong!
💪 4 x short (25-30 min) workouts each week that you can do at home with minimal equipment!
LEVEL
You’ll be working into your own end range in this program, so it’s suitable for all levels
If you’re ready to safely achieve your front splits and unlock a whole new world of splitty pole tricks, this one’s for you, no matter your starting point!
EQUIPMENT
Essential
- Yoga blocks
- Resistance band
- Dumbbells / weights
- Towel
- Bench / chair
- Slidey floor / sliders
- Mobility peanut or foam roller
Nice to have
- Stability ball
If you don’t have these, don’t worry- alternatives are given!
MASTER YOUR MIDDLES
📆 6 week program
🟩/🟨 Low-moderate intensity
OVERVIEW
Don’t just stretch! Get your spreadies hella strong!
💪 4 x short (25-30 min) workouts each week that you can do at home with minimal equipment!
LEVEL
You’ll be working into your own end range in this program, so it’s suitable for all levels!
If you’re ready to unlock a whole new world of spready pole tricks, this one’s for you – wherever you’re starting from!
EQUIPMENT
Essential
- Yoga blocks
- Resistance band
- Dumbbells / weights
- Towel
- Bench / chair
- Slidey floor / sliders
- Mobility peanut or foam roller
- Stability ball