V-ups, illustrated in 3 steps
Lie on your back with your arms overhead.

Core

V-ups

A simple move for your core, done on the floor. About 35 seconds.

Position
On the floor
Equipment
None
Time
About 35 seconds
Works
core

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How to do v-ups

  1. Set

    Lie on your back with your arms overhead.

  2. 1

    Press your lower back into the floor.

  3. 2

    Lift your legs and torso toward each other.

  4. 3

    Lower back down with control.

Take care. Bend your knees if you cannot keep your back comfortable.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Illustration adapted from Everkinetic / Workout Guide by Bryl Lim, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.