How to perform Bodyweight V Up with proper form
Starting Position
- Lie flat on your back with your arms extended overhead and legs straight.
- Keep your core engaged and ensure your lower back is pressed into the ground.
Movement
- Lift Shoulders and Legs: As you exhale, raise your arms and legs simultaneously towards the ceiling while keeping them straight.
- Form the "V" Shape: Aim to lift your torso and legs to form a V position. Keep your core tight to maintain balance.
- Touch Toes: Reach your hands towards your feet at the peak of the movement.
Return
- Lower Back Down: Inhale as you slowly lower your arms and legs back to the starting position without letting them touch the ground.
- Maintain Control: Keep the movement controlled, focusing on engaging your core throughout.
Tips for Proper Form
- Avoid arching your lower back; ensure it remains in contact with the ground.
- Keep your neck relaxed and avoid straining it during the lift.
- Control the movement speed to maximize tension in the core.
Key Points
- Engage your core throughout the exercise.
- Focus on creating a smooth, fluid motion without jerking.
- Modify by bending knees if necessary for beginners.
Exercises

Ab Wheel, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Shoulders, Back, Chest

Bicycle Crunch, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes, Quadriceps

Cable Crunch, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs

Cable Twist, Barbell
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes

Cable Twist, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes

Cable Twist, Band
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes

Cable Twist, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes

Cable Twist, Leverage Machine
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes

Cross Body Crunch, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes, Quadriceps

Crunch, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs

Crunch, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs

Crunch, Leverage Machine
Type: Core
Target: Abs

Flat Knee Raise, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps

Flat Leg Raise, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Glutes

Glute Bridge March, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps

Hanging Leg Raise, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Quadriceps, Glutes

Hanging Leg Raise, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Quadriceps, Glutes

Jackknife Sit Up, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Glutes

Knees to Elbows, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Quadriceps

Oblique Crunch, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Plank, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Shoulders, Glutes, Quadriceps
Reverse Crunch, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Reverse Crunch, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Russian Twist, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Russian Twist, Dumbbell
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Russian Twist, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Side Bend, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Side Bend, Dumbbell
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Side Bend, Band
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Side Crunch, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Side Crunch, Band
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Side Crunch, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Side Plank, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Single Leg Bridge, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Abs
Synergist: Shoulders, Hamstrings, Chest
Sit Up, Kettlebell
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Sit Up, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Toes To Bar, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Quadriceps, Glutes
V Up, Dumbbell
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Quadriceps
V Up, Band
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Quadriceps
V Up, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Quadriceps
Ball Slams, Medicine Ball
Type: Core, Upper
Target: Shoulders, Back
Synergist: Chest, Abs
Deadlift, Barbell
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Cable
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Smith Machine
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Band
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Kettlebell
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Glute Kickback, Cable
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Hamstrings, Abs
Glute Kickback, Band
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Hamstrings, Abs
Lat Pulldown, Cable
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Abs, Chest
Lat Pulldown, Leverage Machine
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Abs, Chest
Romanian Deadlift, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Back, Glutes, Hamstrings
Synergist: Abs, Calves
Romanian Deadlift, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Back, Glutes, Hamstrings
Synergist: Abs, Calves
Squat, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves, Back, Abs
Squat, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves, Back, Abs
Squat, Smith Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves, Back, Abs
Squat, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves, Back, Abs
Squat, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Calves, Back, Abs
Stiff Leg Deadlift, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Back, Glutes, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Abs
Stiff Leg Deadlift, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Back, Glutes, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Abs
Stiff Leg Deadlift, Band
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Back, Glutes, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Abs
Sumo Deadlift, Barbell
Type: Lower, Legs
Target: Glutes, Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Back
Synergist: Abs, Biceps, Forearms
