Abs · Band · Intermediate

How to do Band Alternating V-up

The band alternating v-up is an abdominal exercise that targets the abs and hip flexors. It involves lying on your back, holding a resistance band, and simultaneously lifting your legs and upper body while alternating leg positions.

Band Alternating V-up demonstration
Primary muscle
Abs
Also works
Hip flexors
Equipment
Band
Level
Intermediate
Category
Abs

How to do Band Alternating V-up, step by step

  1. Lie flat on your back with your legs straight and your arms extended overhead, holding the band.
  2. Engage your abs and lift your legs and upper body off the ground simultaneously, reaching your hands towards your toes.
  3. As you lower your legs and upper body back down, switch the position of your legs, crossing one over the other.
  4. Repeat the movement, alternating the position of your legs with each repetition.
  5. Continue for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Band Alternating V-up works your abs as the main mover, with help from your hip flexors.

Track Band Alternating V-up in SPLYT

Band Alternating V-up is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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