How to Do Seated V Up

Seated V Up is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Seated V Up

  1. 01Sit on the floor with knees bent and hands placed slightly behind the hips for support.
  2. 02Lean the torso back to a 45 degree angle and lift the feet off the ground.
  3. 03Exhale and pull the knees toward the chest while simultaneously bringing the torso upright to meet them.
  4. 04Contract the abdominals at the peak of the V-position.
  5. 05Inhale and extend the legs and torso back to the starting angle without letting the feet touch the floor.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Seated 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

Maintain a slight hollow-body arch in the lower back throughout the movement to keep the tension on the rectus abdominis.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Seated V Up questions

What muscles does Seated V Up work?

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

How do you do Seated V Up correctly?

Sit on the floor with knees bent and hands placed slightly behind the hips for support. Lean the torso back to a 45 degree angle and lift the feet off the ground. Exhale and pull the knees toward the chest while simultaneously bringing the torso upright to meet them. Contract the abdominals at the peak of the V-position. Inhale and extend the legs and torso back to the starting angle without letting the feet touch the floor.

What is the A90 coach tip for Seated V Up?

Maintain a slight hollow-body arch in the lower back throughout the movement to keep the tension on the rectus abdominis.

Is Seated V Up suitable for beginners?

Seated V Up is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Seated V Up?

No. Seated V Up is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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