Ball V-up
A isolation exercise for the abs, with help from the obliques. Equipment: medicine ball.
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How to do it
- Setup: Lie flat holding a ball overhead, legs straight.
- Lift arms and legs together and pass the ball to your feet
- Lower, then bring it back on the next rep
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