Exercise guide

V Sit Up

The V Sit Up targets the abdominals by simultaneously lifting the torso and legs to meet in the middle.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Isolation
Bodyweight
Yes
How to

How to do the V Sit Up

  1. 01

    Lie flat on your back with arms extended overhead and legs straight.

  2. 02

    Brace your core and keep your lower back engaged.

  3. 03

    Lift your legs and torso at the same time.

  4. 04

    Reach your hands toward your feet at the top of the movement.

  5. 05

    Balance briefly in the V position.

  6. 06

    Lower your body back to the starting position under control.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Move with control instead of using momentum
  • Keep your legs straight throughout
  • Lower slowly to maintain core tension
Muscles

Muscles worked

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the V Sit Up work?

The V Sit Up primarily targets the Abs.

Is the V Sit Up a compound or isolation exercise?

The V Sit Up is an isolation exercise, meaning it focuses on a single muscle group through one joint movement.

What equipment do I need for the V Sit Up?

The V Sit Up is a bodyweight exercise. No equipment is needed.

What difficulty level is the V Sit Up?

The V Sit Up is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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