Bodyweight

Bodyweight V Up Hold

The Bodyweight V Up Hold is a powerful core exercise targeting abdominal muscles, improving core strength, stability, balance, and posture. Ideal for strengthening the spine-supporting muscles and enhancing core control.

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Bodyweight V Up Hold instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Sit on the floor with your arms and legs extended out in front of you.

Keep your legs together and lift up, balancing on your sitting bones.

Now lift your legs off the floor while keeping them straight, and at the same time, raise your upper body.

Attempt to reach your hands towards your feet, forming a 'V' shape with your body.

Hold this position, making sure to not arch your back or let your legs wobble to the sides. Repeat the hold for the programmed amount of time.

Sit on the floor with your arms and legs extended out in front of you.

Keep your legs together and lift up, balancing on your sitting bones.

Now lift your legs off the floor while keeping them straight, and at the same time, raise your upper body.

Attempt to reach your hands towards your feet, forming a 'V' shape with your body.

Hold this position, making sure to not arch your back or let your legs wobble to the sides. Repeat the hold for the programmed amount of time.

Equipment needed

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Strength distributions

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