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V-ups

An advanced move that lifts your straight legs and torso at the same time so your body folds into a V.

AdvancedMatLow impactSuggested: 10 reps

How to do it

  1. Lie flat on your back with your legs straight and your arms extended overhead.
  2. Brace your abs and lift your legs and upper body at the same time.
  3. Reach your hands toward your feet as you balance on your hips.
  4. Lower back down with control until you are lying flat again.

Form tips

  • Breathe out as you fold up.
  • Keep your legs straight and together.
  • Bend your knees slightly to make it easier.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: strongObliques: not workedHip flexors: moderateOuter hips: not workedQuads: not workedInner thighs: not workedCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: not workedForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: not workedHamstrings: not workedCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
AbsHip flexors

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