How to Do Dumbbell V Up

Dumbbell V Up is a core exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell V Up

  1. 01Lie flat on the back holding a dumbbell with both hands, arms extended overhead.
  2. 02Simultaneously lift the torso and the legs off the floor while keeping the arms and legs straight.
  3. 03Reach the dumbbell toward the feet to form a V-shape with the body.
  4. 04Lower the limbs back to the floor in a synchronized manner, inhaling on the way down.
  5. 05Keep the lower back pressed into the floor for as long as possible during the descent.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell V Up

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Touch the dumbbell to the toes at the peak of the movement to ensure full abdominal contraction and hip flexion.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell V Up questions

What muscles does Dumbbell V Up work?

Dumbbell V Up is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell V Up correctly?

Lie flat on the back holding a dumbbell with both hands, arms extended overhead. Simultaneously lift the torso and the legs off the floor while keeping the arms and legs straight. Reach the dumbbell toward the feet to form a V-shape with the body. Lower the limbs back to the floor in a synchronized manner, inhaling on the way down. Keep the lower back pressed into the floor for as long as possible during the descent.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell V Up?

Touch the dumbbell to the toes at the peak of the movement to ensure full abdominal contraction and hip flexion.

Is Dumbbell V Up suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell V Up is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell V Up?

Dumbbell V Up uses dumbbell.

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