Strength

Band V Up Hold

The Band V Up Hold exercise strengthens your core using a stretched band in a V-position, engaging your abs, improving core stability, and boosting endurance with extended hold times.

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Band V Up Hold instructions

Step-by-step instructions

1

Sit on an exercise mat, with your legs stretched out in front of you.

2

Hold a resistance band with both hands and extend your arms in front of your chest.

3

Lean back slightly and lift your legs off the ground, so your body forms a 'V'.

4

Hold the resistance band tight while performing the exercise, keeping your body in the 'V' position and maintaining balance.

5

Hold this position for your programmed time interval or repeat raising and lowering legs.

Sit on an exercise mat, with your legs stretched out in front of you.

Hold a resistance band with both hands and extend your arms in front of your chest.

Lean back slightly and lift your legs off the ground, so your body forms a 'V'.

Hold the resistance band tight while performing the exercise, keeping your body in the 'V' position and maintaining balance.

Hold this position for your programmed time interval or repeat raising and lowering legs.

Equipment needed

Bands

Barbell

Battle Ropes

Bench

Bosu

Box

Cables

Dip Bar

Dumbbell

EZ Curl Bar

Hex Bar

Kettlebell

Ladder

Machine

Pull-Up Bar

Yoga Ball

Muscles used

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Back

Front

Strength distributions

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