Band V Up
Description
The band V up adds load to the classic V-up by anchoring a resistance band overhead and gripping it as you crunch. As you fold up into the V position, the band tension fights you, hitting the abs harder than a bodyweight V-up. The exercise trains the rectus abdominis with progressive overload.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Band V Up Instructions
- Anchor a resistance band to the floor behind your head.
- Lie on your back with arms extended overhead, gripping the band with both hands.
- Extend your legs straight out on the floor.
- Brace your abs and bring your shoulders slightly off the floor.
- Crunch up by simultaneously lifting your torso and legs.
- Bring the band toward your toes at the top of the V.
- Squeeze your abs at the top.
- Lower your torso and legs back down with control.
Band V Up Form & Visual
Band V Up Benefits
- Adds resistance to the V-up
- Strong rectus abdominis loading
- Builds ab strength with progressive overload
- Trains the full ab range
- Strong hip flexor engagement
- Useful for ab specialization
Band V Up Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Obliques
Band V Up Variations & Alternatives
- V Up
- Sit Up
- Toe Touch
- Hollow Hold
- Band Alternating V Up
- Dumbbell V Up
