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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

  1. Setup: Lie flat holding a ball overhead, legs straight.
  2. Lift arms and legs together and pass the ball to your feet
  3. Lower, then bring it back on the next rep

Muscles worked

Ball V-up: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs highlighted

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