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V Ups demonstration

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V Ups

A dynamic core exercise raising the legs and torso together into a V shape, training the abs and hip flexors.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Obliques · Deep Core

Instructions

  1. 01

    Lie flat on your back with arms extended overhead and legs straight.

  2. 02

    Simultaneously raise your legs and upper body toward each other.

  3. 03

    Reach your hands toward your feet at the top, forming a V shape.

  4. 04

    Keep your legs straight throughout the movement.

  5. 05

    Lower both ends under control back to the floor.

  6. 06

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.