strength · bodyweight
V-Up
Simultaneous arm-and-leg lift to form a V — full ab contraction.
3 × 8–12 8 minrest 60s
Equipment
bodyweight
Rest
60s between sets
Primary muscles
core
Also works
hip flexors
How to do it
- Lie flat, arms overhead, legs extended.
- Lift arms and legs to meet above the hips, forming a V.
- Touch fingers to shins or toes.
- Lower with control.
Form cues
- ✓Brace core
- ✓Full range of motion
- ✓Slow, controlled tempo
Common mistakes
- ✗Rushing reps
- ✗Losing tension at the top
Progressions
- Master form → add reps → progress to harder variation