V-Sit Ups

Instructions

1. Lie on your back with your legs straight and your arms reaching overhead.

2. At the same time, lift your legs and your upper body off the floor.

3. Reach your hands toward your feet as your body folds into a V shape.

4. Keep the movement controlled as you balance briefly at the top.

5. Lower your arms, upper body, and legs back down slowly to the starting position.

Common Compensations

• Do not yank your head or neck forward to sit up.

• Do not swing your arms aggressively to create momentum.

• Do not let your low back arch excessively as you lower.

• Do not bend your knees more than the exercise allows.

• Do not drop your legs or torso back down without control.

• Do not hold your breath.

Extra Info

• You should feel this mostly in your abdominals and hip flexors.

• You may also feel your quads working to help keep the legs straight.

• The goal is to lift and lower with control rather than rushing to touch your feet.

• If the full version is too difficult, you can bend your knees or perform a tuck-up variation.

• You should not feel sharp pain in your low back, neck, or hips.