V-Up
V-Up is an effective core exercise that targets your abdominal muscles as well as your glutes and hip flexors. By activating your rectus abdominis, V-ups allow you to build core strength.
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Medicine Ball Alternating V-Up
Medicine Ball Alternating V-Up is a full-body move that works your core, legs, back, and shoulders. The exercise is beloved by fitness fanatics because it can work the upper and lower abdominal muscles simultaneously.
Instructions
- Lie face down on the floor with your legs straight and feet together. Hold the medicine ball with both hands above your head.
- Raise your legs and torso off the floor at the same time, extending your arms forward until the ball touches your ankles. Then reverse the movement to return back to the starting position.
Tips
- Do not round your lower back at the bottom of the movement.
- Tighten your abs at the top of the movement.
Alternative Exercises
Russian Twist
Russian Twist strengthens your core, obliques, and spine. It's a total core exercise that also works your balance, builds stability in your spine, and trims your mid-section all at once.
General Plank
General Plank is a classic exercise that strengthens your body from head to toe. In particular, the plank helps strengthen your core muscles, including your abdominals and lower back.
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