V-up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie on your back with your arms and legs extended and resting on the floor
  • 2Simultaneously lift your torso and legs up to touch your feet with your hands
  • 3Slowly lower your body back to the starting position
  • 4Repeat this movement for a set number of repetitions
  • 5Try to keep your legs and arms straight throughout the exercise

Tips:

  • Engage your core muscles throughout the movement
  • Try to keep your back straight and eyes gazing forward at all times
  • The movement should be controlled, avoid using momentum to swing your body up
  • If it's too hard to touch your feet, reach toward your knees instead

V-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs