V-up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques, Iliopsoas, Adductor Longus, Pectineous, Sartorius, Adductor Brevis, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- V Up
How to: V-up
- Lie flat on your back with your arms extended straight behind your head.
- Simultaneously raise your legs and upper body off the ground, reaching your hands toward your feet in a V shape.
- Hold for a moment at the top, then slowly lower back to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting with the neck instead of the core.
- Not engaging the lower back muscles.
- Dropping legs back down too quickly.
Modifications
- Bend your knees for a less intense variation.
- Perform the exercise with hands behind the head for neck support.
Tips
- Focus on engaging your core throughout the movement.
- Keep your movements controlled to avoid strain.
- Exhale as you lift and inhale as you lower.
V-up Alternatives
Tags
core
abs
strength
waist
intermediate
bodyweight