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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Standing Cable Crunch
Standing Cable Crunch is an effective core isolation exercise using a rope attachment. It primarily targets the rectus abdominis muscles but also strengthens the deep core muscles.
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Instructions
- Stand shoulder-width apart in front of a high rope machine with your back to the weights. Reach back and grab the rope with an overhand grip, palms facing your shoulders. Raise the rope to ear level and lean your neck forward slightly, bending your elbows and pointing them downwards. This is your starting position.
- Squeeze your torso and bend at the waist, lowering your shoulders to your knees until your torso is parallel to the floor. Pause and then slowly return to the starting position.
Tips
- Make sure you engage your abs and use your body to move, not your arms.
- Don't let your elbows swell.
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.
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.
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