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Exercises

V-Ups

Also known as Jackknife Sit-Ups

What It Is

A challenging ab move where your hands and feet meet in the middle. It builds a midsection strong enough to lift your legs and upper body together.

How to Do It

Lie on your back on the floor with legs straight and arms stretched past your head. Lift your legs and upper body together, reaching your hands toward your feet. Lower both back down slowly.

Tips

Bend your knees slightly to make it easier. Let your heels and shoulders hover just above the floor between reps.

Skill Level

Intermediate. Free-weight lifts, single-leg balance under load, or near-bodyweight strength moves. Form matters.

Type

Strength. Builds muscle and strength with controlled, resisted movement.

Engagement

Bilateral. Each rep works both sides of the body at once.

Primary Muscles

Equipment

No equipment needed.

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