band alternating v-up

A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with band.

band alternating v-up demonstration
band alternating v-up β€” demonstration

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Band

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Hip Flexors

How to do band alternating v-up

  1. Lie flat on your back with your legs straight and your arms extended overhead, holding the band.

  2. Engage your abs and lift your legs and upper body off the ground simultaneously, reaching your hands towards your toes.

  3. As you lower your legs and upper body back down, switch the position of your legs, crossing one over the other.

  4. Repeat the movement, alternating the position of your legs with each repetition.

  5. Continue for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Abs

Secondary

Hip Flexors

Related exercises

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