How to Do V Crunches

V Crunches 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 V Crunches

  1. 01Lie flat on the back with legs extended and arms stretched overhead.
  2. 02Contract the abdominals to lift the shoulder blades and the feet off the floor simultaneously.
  3. 03Reach the hands toward the toes at the peak of the movement, balancing on the tailbone.
  4. 04Lower the limbs back to the floor with control, maintaining a neutral neck position.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by V Crunches

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 lower back to the floor between reps to ensure the abdominals are doing the work rather than the hip flexors.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

V Crunches questions

What muscles does V Crunches work?

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

How do you do V Crunches correctly?

Lie flat on the back with legs extended and arms stretched overhead. Contract the abdominals to lift the shoulder blades and the feet off the floor simultaneously. Reach the hands toward the toes at the peak of the movement, balancing on the tailbone. Lower the limbs back to the floor with control, maintaining a neutral neck position.

What is the A90 coach tip for V Crunches?

Touch the lower back to the floor between reps to ensure the abdominals are doing the work rather than the hip flexors.

Is V Crunches suitable for beginners?

V Crunches is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for V Crunches?

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

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