How to Do V Up

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 V Up

  1. 01Lie flat on your back with arms extended overhead and legs straight.
  2. 02Contract your core to lift your torso and legs off the floor simultaneously.
  3. 03Reach your hands toward your feet at the apex of the movement to form a V shape.
  4. 04Balance briefly on your glutes while maintaining a flat back.
  5. 05Lower your limbs back to the floor under control without letting them hit the ground.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by 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

Avoid using momentum and focus on keeping the legs as straight as possible to maximise recruitment of the rectus abdominis.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

V Up questions

What muscles does V Up work?

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

How do you do V Up correctly?

Lie flat on your back with arms extended overhead and legs straight. Contract your core to lift your torso and legs off the floor simultaneously. Reach your hands toward your feet at the apex of the movement to form a V shape. Balance briefly on your glutes while maintaining a flat back. Lower your limbs back to the floor under control without letting them hit the ground.

What is the A90 coach tip for V Up?

Avoid using momentum and focus on keeping the legs as straight as possible to maximise recruitment of the rectus abdominis.

Is V Up suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for V Up?

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

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