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V-up

A isolation exercise for the abs, with help from the obliques. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Lie flat, arms overhead, legs straight.
  2. Lift hands and feet to meet
  3. Lower slowly

Muscles worked

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all v-up alternatives.

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