Bodyweight Lying Oblique V-up (male)

Bodyweight Lying Oblique V-up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie down on your side with your legs stacked
  • 2Prop your upper body up on your elbow
  • 3Contract your obliques to lift your legs and upper body off the ground as high as possible
  • 4Lower yourself back down in a controlled fashion
  • 5Switch sides and repeat the exercise

Tips:

  • Ensure your movements are controlled to maximize muscle engagement
  • Try to keep your body in a straight line when you rise
  • Make sure to exhale during the lifting phase and inhale during the lowering phase
  • Avoid any jerks or momentum; remember form is key

Bodyweight Lying Oblique V-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs