V-up Double Crunch (female)

V-up Double Crunch demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Begin by lying flat on your back with arms extended above your head
  • 2Simultaneously lift your legs and upper body up, reaching your hands towards your toes
  • 3Squeeze your abdominal muscles at the top position
  • 4Lower your body back to the starting position in a controlled manner
  • 5Repeat the movements

Tips:

  • Ensure your abdomen does the lifting, rather than your neck or shoulders
  • Avoid rushing through your reps. Each repetition should be slow and controlled
  • Breathe out as you lift you body, and breathe in as you lower it
  • Ensure your back stays in contact with the floor throughout the exercise

V-up Double Crunch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs