Band Alternating V Up
Description
The band alternating v up loads a v-up sit-up with a band anchored overhead. The band is held with both hands and one leg lifts to meet the hands at the top of each rep. The alternating leg pattern hits abs and obliques together.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Band Alternating V Up Instructions
- Anchor a band to a low point and lie on the floor with feet toward the anchor.
- Hold both ends of the band with hands stacked overhead.
- Lie flat with legs straight and core braced.
- Lift one leg straight up while pulling the band-loaded hands forward.
- Bring the hands and the lifted foot together over your hips.
- Reach a tall v-up position briefly.
- Lower the leg and the arms back to the floor.
- Repeat with the other leg. Alternate sides each rep.
Band Alternating V Up Form & Visual
Band Alternating V Up Benefits
- Loaded core builder
- Hits abs and obliques
- Trains hip flexor strength
- Single-leg pattern
- Constant band tension
- Strong ab finisher
Band Alternating V Up Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Obliques
- Hip flexors
Band Alternating V Up Variations & Alternatives
- Standard V Up
- Russian Twist
- Hanging Leg Raise
- Toe Touches
