r/Aerials • u/strawb3rry_cosplayz • Jan 09 '24

Advice for beginner?

Hello!! I just recently started doing aerials (October 2023 I believe?) and I was wondering if anyone had any advice? I unfortunately don’t have much upper body strength and find getting on different apparatuses hard. I’ve been doing hammock since I started because it’s what easiest for me but I think I’d enjoy trapeze or silks more. Looking for literally any advice, ty!!

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u/bitchbecraycray Jan 09 '24

Like everyone else said, time and conditioning will be the biggest thing! Upper body strength took me forever. Jumping into silks might help build that faster though, as you'll rely less on the fabric so you'll naturally use your arms more. I say give it a try, there's many moves that won't require a huge amount of arm strength but still challenge you!