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V-Up.

Simultaneous leg and torso raise that trains the entire abdominal wall.

IntermediateBodyweight
V-Up
The numbers
Sets
3–4
Reps
8–15
Rest
45–75
Muscles
Primary
Rectus abdominis
Secondary
Hip flexors
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Lie flat with arms extended overhead

  2. Step 02

    Brace the core

  3. Step 03

    Lift the legs and torso to meet over the hips

  4. Step 04

    Reach the hands toward the feet

  5. Step 05

    Form a V shape at the top

  6. Step 06

    Lower under control to the floor

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Keep the legs as straight as possible

  • Move with control, not momentum

  • Bend the knees to scale