What muscles does V-Up work?

V-Up primarily targets the Core, Hip Flexors, with secondary involvement from the stabilizer muscles. It is a isolation core movement.

What is the best rep range for V-Up?

The typical effective rep range for V-Up is 10 to 20 reps per set using Bodyweight.

What are the most common mistakes on V-Up?

Common form errors on V-Up include: Bending knees excessively; Throwing arms forward to generate momentum. Focus on: Lie flat with arms and legs fully extended; Simultaneously lift torso and straight legs to meet in V shape; Touch toes at top and lower under control.

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Core · Isolation

V-Up

Targets Core, Hip Flexors with an optimal working range of 10–20 reps.

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Primary Muscles

Core, Hip Flexors

Typical Rep Range

10–20 reps

Core Dominant

Equipment Tier

Bodyweight Only

Bodyweight

Movement Profile

Intermediate · Bilateral

Plane: Sagittal

Coaching Cues & Execution

Focus on these technical checkpoints on every working set of V-Up:

1 Lie flat with arms and legs fully extended
2 Simultaneously lift torso and straight legs to meet in V shape
3 Touch toes at top and lower under control

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Watch for these form breakdowns as fatigue accumulates across sets:

✕ Bending knees excessively
✕ Throwing arms forward to generate momentum

Substitutions & Variations

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Core Bodyweight Only

Coaching Cues & Execution

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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