band v-up

A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with band.

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

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Band

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Hip Flexors

How to do band v-up

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

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

  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs and upper body back down to the starting position.

  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Abs

Secondary

Hip Flexors

Related exercises

All waist exercises β†’

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