Exercise technique

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.

How do you perform this exercise?

  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.

Which other muscles are involved?

Hip flexors.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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