Abs
V-Up
Intermediate
Bodyweight
Isolation
Abs
How to do it
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Lie on your back with arms straight overhead and legs straight.
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Lift your torso and legs at the same time until your hands reach your feet in a V shape.
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Lower slowly to the start without slamming down.
Common mistakes
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Swinging the arms for momentum.
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Straining the neck forward.
Tips
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Bend your knees (tuck-up) if the straight version is too hard.
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Quality beats quantity — 8-12 clean reps is plenty.
Secondary muscles
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