V-Up.

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

Pro cues.

• Keep the legs as straight as possible

• Move with control, not momentum

• Bend the knees to scale

Questions, answered.

What is the V-Up?

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

What muscles does the V-Up work?

The V-Up primarily works your rectus abdominis. It also recruits your hip flexors as secondary movers.

What equipment do I need for the V-Up?

None. The V-Up is a bodyweight movement you can do without any equipment.

How many sets and reps should I do for the V-Up?

A typical prescription for the V-Up is 3–4 sets of 8–15 reps. Rest about 45–75 seconds between sets.

Is the V-Up good for beginners?

The V-Up is best suited to intermediate lifters. Beginners can do it with light weight and close attention to form before progressing.