Bodyweight V-Up
The V-up is a bodyweight core exercise that simultaneously lifts the legs and torso to form a V shape at the top. It targets both the upper and lower abs through a full spinal flexion with hip flexion.
How to Perform
Lie flat on your back with arms extended overhead and legs straight on the floor.
Simultaneously lift your legs and torso, reaching your hands toward your toes.
Form a V shape at the top of the movement — your body should balance on your sit bones.
Lower your arms and legs back to the floor with control — do not just drop.
Exhale forcefully at the top to maximize ab contraction.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using momentum to rock up instead of contracting the abs to initiate the movement.
Bending the knees significantly, which makes the exercise easier and reduces lower ab demand.
Rounding the upper back excessively instead of lifting the chest toward the toes.
Muscle Activation
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