Exercise guide

Bodyweight Floor V-Sit Isometric-Hold

The Bodyweight Floor V-Sit Isometric-Hold is a core endurance exercise that targets the abs and hip flexors by maintaining a static V position. Holding the position increases time under tension and core stability.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Isolation
Bodyweight
Yes
Abs muscle illustration
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How to

How to do the Bodyweight Floor V-Sit Isometric-Hold

  1. 01

    Sit on the floor with legs extended and arms by your sides.

  2. 02

    Lean back slightly and lift your legs off the floor.

  3. 03

    Balance on your sit bones while keeping your chest lifted.

  4. 04

    Hold the V position with arms extended forward or at your sides.

  5. 05

    Breathe steadily while maintaining the hold.

  6. 06

    Continue holding for the desired duration.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Keep your core tight and chest tall.
  • Avoid rounding your lower back.
  • Bend your knees slightly if needed.
Muscles

Muscles worked

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Bodyweight Floor V-Sit Isometric-Hold work?

The Bodyweight Floor V-Sit Isometric-Hold primarily targets the Abs.

Is the Bodyweight Floor V-Sit Isometric-Hold a compound or isolation exercise?

The Bodyweight Floor V-Sit Isometric-Hold is an isolation exercise, meaning it focuses on a single muscle group through one joint movement.

What equipment do I need for the Bodyweight Floor V-Sit Isometric-Hold?

The Bodyweight Floor V-Sit Isometric-Hold is a bodyweight exercise. No equipment is needed.

What difficulty level is the Bodyweight Floor V-Sit Isometric-Hold?

The Bodyweight Floor V-Sit Isometric-Hold is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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