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Day 19! ☔️ #SVAprilAbs – Side Climb! https://instagram.com/p/1nto-3JAUB/

Here’s the lesson. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4cadc481-2a2c-4804-861e-148a0ac37250 You’ll find 3 variations in the lesson along with helpful related lessons that when done, will help you work up to this climb!

Choose the full climb or the last option shown.
If using these to build strength perform 1-3. Sets of 1-10 Reps BOTH sides. If you’re new to these, count each climb up the pole as one rep, if you are already a rockstar in the side climb, then count one rep once you come back down! 💪🏻💪🏻

Love these bottoms by @kupmykakez! Follow here and myself for a chance to win!

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I’m not familiar with that name so you have a link so I can see what it is? 😊

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Standing Russian Split – Combo https://instagram.com/p/1Tvt_5pAbS/

Here’s the lesson! https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/55282a64-2070-4104-8305-15180a9aa0eb

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Day 18! ☔️ #SVAprilAbs – Hip Flexor Lift. https://instagram.com/p/1lI_IYJARe/

Here’s the lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4e1af31f-dc20-4e77-bd07-301c0ac37250 Please check out the lesson for more tips and variations. 💜 This is a wonderful conditioning move when done correctly. You’ll see I start by making sure my pelvis is neutral and abs are in, focusing on deep core muscles. Stay with single leg until you understand the movement.
Perform 1-3 sets 8-30 reps total

Keeping my hips warm with some @kupmykakez!! Don’t forget to follow her and myself and post daily with the hashtag #SVAprilAbs for a chance to win our weekly prize!

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Yes you can, use them at the same time, however as mentioned follow the rest days suggested for both so that may take some planning. 😊

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Hair whips take time to get use to, start off slowly and soon it won’t bother you as much! Dizziness can happen in any of those back bends or inverted positions.

It could be a number of things, high blood pressure, sinus issues, holding your breath is a super common culprit for dizziness!! Standing up too quickly can do it too. Also if you have inner ear issues that can make you feel dizzy. If remembering to breathe doesn’t help it might be good to see a dr. 😊

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Yes! Very excited, hope we can see each other. 💜

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I’m enjoying the new section too!! 😀

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Here’s the winner for week 2!!! Big thanks to Kupmykakez our sponsor 💜

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Very exciting! 🎉 Let me know if you have any questions 😊

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Gena, I can’t believe how fast you’re progressing!

Allyson, how can you say “with out much success” I’ve seen people who enter competitions who’s legs bend more!? Don’t be so hard on yourself, I’m guessing these are not things you work on every practice?

No worries sunshine, the important thing about torso twist is trying to keep the hips from twisting too, while staying in your ROM.

For everyone….Keeping the legs straight is super hard, and takes strength, flexibility and TONS of practice! If you want to improve leg lines in lifts the Lower Body routine will help! https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52e9d171-5724-43b2-8784-47960a9aa0eb

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Day 17! ☔️ #svaprilabs – Hold Spin (on Static)! https://instagram.com/p/1iokeMpAaw/

Here’s the lesson showing BOTH static and spinning pole https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4fe0ab18-19fc-4bd0-8983-03e40ac37250
To hold this spin (and make it look straight) you HAVE to use your core, making this not only great for the upper body but abdominals as well. The first is a full Hold Spin (several revolutions) the second is a great place to start, just a small hop! Use whatever allows for best form! Please check out the lesson for more in-depth help!

If using this as a strength builder perform 1-2 sets 3-15 reps BOTH directions, switching hand placement!

Bottoms by @kupmykakez!!!! She announced the winner of week 2 yesterday, so don’t forget to tag and follow her too! 💜

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Oh I totally feel like a robot when doing the torso twist!!!!!!! I tried to find a robot emoji but couldn’t! This was the closest I could find 👾 but didn’t know if anyone would get it! 😉

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In the demo video…I show V invert, V from off the pole, then knee tuck

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Day 16! ☔️ #svaprilabs – V invert. https://instagram.com/p/1gCbtvJAZI/

Here’s the lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4cc828d1-78d8-419f-b83b-1c610ac37250
If you’re unable to perform a V invert, begin working on it from OFF the pole first as shown in the second clip. Use whichever option fits your level. Please avoid saying that you have “failed” when posting a variation…I’m sharing these to inspire and show that foundational moves are important and why proper grips and control is helpful if wanting to improve. It’s what the Veena Method is all about 💜 there is no FAIL, just different variations! You only fail if you don’t try at all!
If using these to build strength perform 1-3 sets of 2-12 reps BOTH sides

Bottoms by @kupmykakez. Follow us and be on the lookout for the next prize winner!!

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I’ve had one for months, so I could test it. I was waiting to talk about it until they told us it was available….never heard from them, but I see it posted to their IG today. 😏

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I have one and it works.

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Let us know if you figure anything out! 💜

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I suggest understanding what you fear, and then working through it, if you can’t pin point it, it can be hard to overcome. I really recommend using the wall not the pole if you worry about falling over. Also baby steps, I see you have the lessons so use the first step I give you for elbowstands. Just walk the feet up and down, bringing the hips up over the head…..do this everytime you practice and BREATHE. Holding our breath can cause us to feel anxious so don’t forget to breathe.

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Welcome!! The 30 day take off program is a great place to start, it will help you build a solid foundation. Once you have the basics down it will all come back! it may take time, but your body will remember. I also have a flexibility program, called 30 day to Flexy!

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It’s very common, what is it that you fear specifically?

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Day 15! ☔️ #svaprilabs – Torso Twist! https://instagram.com/p/1dcR7EJATK/

Here’s the lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4e16fd3b-4570-49ec-a051-5aab0ac37250
You’ll see three options, twist and twist, side twist, and side to side. Try them all or choose one.
Perform 1-3 sets for 8-20 reps total

Do you like my fancy pants? 😋 Bottoms by @kupmykakez. Don’t forget to follow her and myself here and #svaprilabs for a chance to win this week!

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I have to use grip aid with my brass if I’m cold so I use the might grip and together 😊

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Here they don’t have a 40 PC otherwise I would have done that. I don’t like the smell of brass! Lol

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Yeah, I’ve only used it once and it was outside at the park while we were on our travels. The grip is nice but not as nice as the grip on the SV pole, I would still suggest it if you want a PC pole. I need an extension to use it in the new place and haven’t bothered to get one.