If Hustlers Just Made You Want to Hit the Gym, Check Out These 14 Pole Dancing Workouts

With the success of Hustlers, pole dancing has gone even more mainstream — but many fitness enthusiasts knew of it as a creative and effective way to stay fit long before Jennifer Lopez showed audiences the ropes. Pole dancing requires a lot of strength, balance, and coordination, making it a great workout if you’re looking for something new to try. If you don’t feel quite up to taking your first pole fitness class yet, there are tons of YouTube videos that can help you get a feel for what one might be like. We’ve rounded up more than a dozen pole workouts, ranging from short bursts of strength training to longer combination tutorials — browse them for yourself!