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Butt-ups

Beginner

Butt-ups is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the abs, also working the quads and lower back.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

QuadsLower back

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. 2Place your hands by your sides, palms facing down.
  3. 3Engaging your abs, lift your legs off the ground, bringing your knees towards your chest.
  4. 4At the top of the movement, squeeze your abs and pause for a moment.
  5. 5Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • CocoonsBodyweight
  • Leg pull in flat benchBodyweight
  • Lying elbow to kneeBodyweight
  • Hanging leg hip raiseBodyweight
  • Bicycle crunchBodyweight
  • Otis upWeight plate

Easier variations

  • Seated side crunch (wall)Bodyweight

Harder variations

  • Band alternating v-upResistance band
  • Band v-upResistance band
  • Cable reverse crunchCable
  • Cable tuck reverse crunchCable
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