Dumbbell V up

Muscles involved

Abs

How to do it

1. Lie on your back with your legs extended and arms extended straight overhead, holding a light dumbbell between your hands. 2. Engage your core to simultaneously lift your torso and legs off the floor, reaching the dumbbell towards your toes. 3. Pause at the top of the movement, when your body forms a 'V' shape, feeling a strong contraction in your abs. 4. Slowly lower your torso and legs back to the starting position on the floor.

Equipment required

Mancuernas

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Rectus abdominis

Tips

- Keep your legs as straight as possible to increase the challenge. - Reach your hands towards your feet, but if you can't touch, go as far as you can. - Lower your body with control; do not crash down. - Exhale as you lift up to engage your core fully.

Difficulty