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Dumbbell V up
Muscles involved
The dumbbell V-up adds weight to a classic V-up. It challenges your entire core and makes the movement harder as you get stronger.
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your legs extended and arms extended straight overhead, holding a light dumbbell between your hands.
- Engage your core to simultaneously lift your torso and legs off the floor, reaching the dumbbell towards your toes.
- Pause at the top of the movement, when your body forms a 'V' shape, feeling a strong contraction in your abs.
- Slowly lower your torso and legs back to the starting position on the floor.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
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.
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AvanzadoFrequently asked questions
Dumbbell V up: which muscles does it work?
Dumbbell V up mainly works: Abs. It also involves: Rectus abdominis.
