V-Up
Both legs and torso lift simultaneously from floor
- Level
- Intermediate
- Movement
- V up · Lying on the back
- Tracks
- Reps only
Works
Abdominals Obliques
How to do it
- Lie flat on your back with arms extended overhead and legs straight.
- Engage your core to lift your upper body and legs together.
- Reach your hands toward your toes to form a V shape.
- Pause briefly at the top while balancing on your glutes.
- Lower your torso and legs back to the floor with control.
Common mistakes
- Bending the knees to make reaching the toes easier.
- Using momentum to swing the body up instead of muscle.
- Rushing the descent and dropping the back hard to the floor.
Safety
Avoid this movement if you have acute lower back issues or disc herniation.
Tips
- Exhale sharply as you lift to maximize abdominal contraction.
- Keep your legs locked out to increase leverage and difficulty.
- Focus on lifting from the hips rather than just the shoulders.
Details
- Base movement
- V up
- Arms straight or bent
- Straight arms
- Legs straight or bent
- Straight legs
- Body position
- Lying on the back
