# V Up

> A floor exercise where you lift your torso and straight legs together into a V, training your abs and hip flexors.

Page: https://fitnessie.app/exercises/v-up/
Type: Bodyweight · Core
Demo video: https://fitnessie.app/demos/v-up/94886de12ff4b9d5.mp4

## How to do it

1. Lie on your back with your legs straight and together and your arms extended overhead.
2. Lift your feet a few inches off the floor to start.
3. Brace your abs and raise your torso and legs at the same time, keeping your arms in line with your upper body.
4. Reach your hands toward your lower shins at the top, balanced on your seat.
5. Lower slowly, keeping your abs tight, until you are back in the start position.

## Key cues

- Legs straight and together
- Torso and legs rise at the same time
- Balance on your seat
- Reach toward your shins
- Lower slowly

## Common mistakes

- Rushing the reps
- Rocking back and forth to build momentum
- Relaxing and flopping back down instead of lowering with control

## Muscles worked

- Primary: Abs and obliques
- Secondary: Hip flexors, quads and adductors

## Equipment

Exercise mat.

## References

- [Hevy: V Up](https://www.hevyapp.com/exercises/how-to-v-up/)
- [WebMD: How to Do V-Ups](https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/how-to-do-v-ups)