V-up

Lift your torso and straight legs at the same time to meet in a V, strongly working the abs and hip flexors.

How to do it

1. 01Lie on your back in a hollow position: arms overhead, legs straight, lower back down.
2. 02Brace your abs and lift your torso and legs together, reaching your hands toward your toes.
3. 03Keep your legs straight and balance on your glutes at the top.
4. 04Lower slowly back to the hollow position without flopping, then repeat.

Common mistakes

• Flopping back down — lower slowly into the hollow position.
• Swinging the arms for momentum — lift with your abs and let the arms follow.
• Bending the knees a lot — keep your legs straight, or bend them slightly and build up with hollow rocks.

In the Hollow progression

1. 1Dead bug
2. 2Tuck hollow hold
3. 3Hollow hold
4. 4Hollow rock
5. 5V-up