Exercise Guide
V-Up
Lying flat, then folding at the hips to bring straight arms and straight legs together above you. A sit-up and a leg raise in one rep.
IntermediateStrengthPullCompound
Form
Start
Mid
End
Illustrations by Bryl Lim for Workout Guide, after Everkinetic. Used unchanged under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Details
Primary Muscle
Core
Equipment
Bodyweight
Difficulty
Intermediate
Category
Strength
Force
Pull
Mechanic
Compound
Secondary Muscles
Quads
How to Perform
- 1
Lie on your back with your arms extended overhead and your legs straight.
- 2
In one movement, lift your torso and legs, reaching your hands toward your feet.
- 3
Balance briefly on your backside at the top with your body in a V.
- 4
Lower both halves back to the floor under control.
Tips
- ★Bend your knees to make it easier before you resort to swinging your arms.
- ★Lower slowly - dropping back to the floor throws away half the exercise.