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.
INTERMEDIATE
Seated Leg U
Seated Leg U boosts core strength by improving mobility and control of lower abdominal muscles, glutes, and hips.
Instructions
- Sit on the floor with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Lean back slightly, placing your hands on the floor just behind your hips.
- Raise your legs off the floor, but keep your knees bent. Bend your elbows and lean back, slightly straightening your legs. Draw a U with your knees bent. Try to lean back and touch your elbows to the floor at the bottom of the U.
Tips
- Keep your back straight to avoid injury.
- Keep your feet off the floor and as close to your torso as possible.
Alternative Exercises
Bicycle Crunch
Bicycle Crunch is the variations in bicycle crunches. This exercise works on both abs and obliques and also helps in toning the thighs and side abdominal muscles. Bicycle Crunch also improves core strength, stability, balance, and coordination.
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