Log in to keep private notes on this lesson.
You made it! How did it go? Have you improved on anything yet? If not, no worries—there is no timeline for learning! If climbs are still challenging, try my pole climbs and crucifix class!
Allow the videos to play in order and follow along. Feel free to pause anytime you need to.
Below is a list of direct links to each related tutorial. Remember you only need to click on these if you'd like more help or information.
53 comments
Oof. Frustrating practice today, but finished this! It got cold in Houston again so it's harder to keep the pole warm, plus I think I've fallen out of love with my Superfly Honey pants. My bare skin does a better job!
Boo it sucks when that happens. Hopefully your next session will be better. Have you tried washing the sticky leggings without fabric softener and no drying? Maybe even wipe them down with a little alcohol?
I don't use fabric softener at all. Hadn't heard of the alcohol trick, I'll try that!
I just made the alcohol thing up. I think it could potentially work. ? I’d love to know if it works
One never knows. LOL.
I reached level 2 at my local studio, but I switched to online training when I got my home pole. I've learned SO MUCH in this course!! At first, I was worried it would be too easy or slow, but I loved the emphasis on building strength and really nailing the basics. See you in beginner level 2 :)
Awesome! Thanks so much for letting me know. ?
I really enjoyed the beginner Level 1 course and looking forward to progressing to Level 2. Thank you Veena for explaining everything so clearly.
You’re very welcome! See you in level 2 ?
Ahh, Easy Up, it's a lift and push. I get it.
Yep!
"Before you do the Easy up look back at the reps you did last session, try and do one more on each side!" Me: *sees 32 reps* Oops ? I ended up doing only 8 per side today. I was tired and short on time, but I’m super happy to have finished Level 1 and can’t wait to start Level 2! ??
Haha wow 8 is good, 32 is a lot! See you in the next level!! ??
Day 14 ??? I'll do video's omg love it can't wait to start level 2 whoop whoop xx ???
This program is amazing. I’m definitely seeing improvements since day 1. Pole walk and pole sits are improving. Love the pole side sits. I included my best one yet. https://share.snapchat.com/m/9cZKR8vs?share_id=BzPqdPgoTgyX4NUaEjJ1qw&locale=en_US My favorite easy up is the split grip, the hardest is the Elbow grip. I included a video…so proud of me. https://share.snapchat.com/m/fTfhVpHN?share_id=p2rEF5H9Tk24qWfm84IjMQ&locale=en_US Excited to start level 2. Thank you Veena.
The side sit looks amazing!! I think the struggle with the elbow grip and what I’d like to see change about the split grip is the bottom arm. Instead of locking it out. Keep a little bend in it and anchor the elbow in towards the belly. I talk about it more in this video at minute 3:00 https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/veenas-tips-for-common-split-grips-free-version-1412/
Ok I’ll try that. Thank you for pointing that out. you are awesome?
It’s one of the most common things I see in split grip. Keep the body right by the arm and your lower arm will anchor into the torso. This removes a lot of strain on the bottom arm.
this was very helpful....after watching the link you shared I see where I needed correction. Thank you.
Yay!
Here is the IG post of me trying it last week. I was able to get a tiny bit of lift but have been unable to do again since. I can do all other forms of the easy up with not much difficulty https://www.instagram.com/reel/C44PRmCJOT0cGlXFzkDgJnTrsJWQ8ZEvV7rYcQ0/?igsh=MTExcXdocm1yazdpaQ==
The reels isn’t working ?
Is your IG private?
Ok, I've watched the video and right away in the first attempt I saw your bottom arm was too low because you were too close to the pole. If you grip higher up you'll have more distance and push and pull. The second side was a little better. So play around with the start distance, I would move away from the pole, with your body in relation to the pole and really focus on pushing through the PALM of the bottom arm. Also with the bottom arm you don't want to lock it out so it's straight and away from your body. It may just be the angle but if you are and this goes for every split grip. You want to have a little bend in the bottom elbow sometimes even pressing in to your belly, keeping the scapula/shoulder of that arm back and down to help provide more power. This video talks more about this and has visuals https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/veenas-tips-for-common-split-grips-free-version-1412/. Let me know how it goes!!
I am really struggling with the elbow grip easy up. I can not understand how to get a hold of the pole with my elbow to pull down enough to lift myself up.
Hi Rachael! That must be frustrating. Here are some options for this issues. It's really hard to troubleshoot without seeing a video so if you have or want to film your attempts that's the best way to get targeted advice about anything. You can share a link right here or "connect" (friend me) here it's called connect with me on the website and send it through the private email/message option. Please make sure it's a link that I can view, not a video I have to download. Also, you don't HAVE to use every grip option in the Easy up, you can always choose whichever grip feels best to you. Last did you click on the pick text in the description for the Easy up? This will take you directly to any related video used in a program or tutorial. You'll then see that videos description and related lessons. All of this extra info is usually helpful if you need to troubleshoot something specific within a program. Here's the link for the Easy up https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/easy-up-split-grips-4-ways-869/?no_frame=1 It's also very common for a grip or trick to feel total impossible or odd and then after taking a few days off from that trick, it clicks. Let me know if you have more questions are want to send me a video link. :)
Done !
Yay!!! Welcome back?
tried the strength workout last week (just before my period) and it sucked. Did it again today when we got back home from hiking and aced it! Still struggle with the pole sits... they're so wobbly! Cant seem to lean my torso forward enough either?
It’s funny how our hormones affect our training! For the pole sit, it’s ok if you can’t get around the pole yet. If you want me to take a look feel free to share a link here with me.
That's a great idea 💡
I combined lesson 13 with this one. I did lesson 13 on a separate day but for this day I found it so much more enjoyable to do some sexy walks to my own music in between each of my reps for my sits. Felt less like a workout and more like a dance. So much fun! This has been awesome! Can't wait for the next level. :)
Wonderful!!
Whew! Sooooo happy I made it thru this program! Looking forward to continuing on! Thanks, Veena!
One on each side is great! I've had members take a beginner course 2 time before they build up enough strength.
The easy up almost killed me. I didn't do it with a mat this time. Just knee pads and socks. I could really only do 1 on each side. I don't think I'm getting stronger.
Thanks - that’s makes sense .
Imgalvin. Yes, that's correct. It's very much a hold so it will come with time. Make sure when practicing any grip you do both sides equally. I think you'll enjoy level 2!
BTW = Thanks for this course - I am now heading onto the beginner level 2 although I may have to do it twice lol !
Can I ask for the easy up - how do you build up the strength to get your legs to slide smoothly up ? Does this just come with time ? I can't do a forearm grip ( climbing grip ) pole hold yet so I am assuming that that would be an equivalent level of strength- is that correct ?
day 14 🥳
Yay!!! 🥳
Veena! Thank you! I made it! Hahaha I'm so excited! Can't wait to learn more! I KNOW I'm getting stronger!!! <3
Nothing wrong with that!
I think I need to go and redo this Beginner Lesson again, I don't feel strong enough yet to perform the moves well enough or holds/climbs/sits to move on at this point. But I am working on it!! :)
That's great to hear!!! 🎉
Tonight I finally found my pole sit position that is most comfortable it took some work and I thought it was just me that it hurt a lot but I started playing around with position of the pole with my sit and found where its most comfortable im so happy with this bc thats what I was struggling with the most.
Yay!!!! 🥳
All done! ❤️❤️ Off to Level 2 I go. This has been great!
Yay!!! 💜 I think you'll enjoy level 2!
Yay! Made it! Had to take a few days off near the end but I did it! Onward to Level 2, which I'll slow my pace a little.
Beginner Level 1 complete! ?
Yay!! Well done ?