V-Up

A compound bodyweight exercise for the rectus abdominis.

  • Core
  • Bodyweight
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainRectus abdominis
AlsoHip flexors, Obliques

Setup

Reach the hands toward the toes and form a V at the top.

How to do it well

  • Lie flat with arms overhead
  • Lift the legs and torso to meet over the hips
  • Lower under control

Common mistakes

  • Using momentum to fling up
  • Bending the knees excessively

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.