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Band v-up

Intermediate

Band v-up is a isolation resistance band exercise for the abs, also working the quads.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

Quads

Equipment
Resistance band
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Lie flat on your back with your legs straight and your arms extended overhead, holding the band.
  2. 2Engaging your abs, lift your legs and upper body off the ground simultaneously, reaching your hands towards your toes.
  3. 3Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs and upper body back down to the starting position.
  4. 4Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Crunch (hands overhead)Bodyweight
  • Decline crunchBodyweight
  • Incline leg hip raise (leg straight)Bodyweight
  • Bicycle crunchBodyweight
  • Band alternating v-upResistance band
  • Cable reverse crunchCable

Easier variations

  • Bicycle crunchBodyweight
  • Butt-upsBodyweight
  • CocoonsBodyweight
  • Crunch floorBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Hanging straight leg hip raiseBodyweight
  • Suspended reverse crunchBodyweight
  • V-sit on floorBodyweight
  • Weighted hanging leg-hip raiseWeight plate
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