V-Up
Folding the body into a V shape from a lying position — a dynamic core exercise that hits the abs top to bottom.
Equipmentbodyweight
Musclesabship flexors
Setup
Lie flat on your back with arms extended overhead and legs straight.
How to do it
- Simultaneously raise your legs and torso, reaching your hands toward your feet.
- Touch or reach toward your toes at the top of the V.
- Lower back down with control until shoulders and legs are just off the floor.
- Keep the movement smooth rather than using a jerking motion.
Common mistakes
- Using momentum instead of controlled core engagement.
- Letting the legs bend significantly to make it easier.
- Slamming back down to the floor between reps.
Scale it
Easier: Bend the knees, or alternate reaching one hand to the opposite foot.
Harder: Hold a light weight, or slow the tempo on both halves of the rep.