Dumbbell V Up
Description
The dumbbell V-up is a loaded V-up variation where you hold a dumbbell with both hands overhead and perform the simultaneous leg-and-torso lift to meet in the middle. The added load makes the V-up significantly more demanding, building serious ab strength.
Equipment Required
Dumbbell V Up Instructions
- Lie flat on your back with arms extended overhead, holding a dumbbell with both hands.
- Extend your legs straight on the floor.
- Brace your core. Press your lower back into the floor.
- Simultaneously lift your straight legs and your torso up to meet in a V-shape.
- Reach the dumbbell toward your toes at the top.
- Squeeze your abs hard at the peak.
- Slowly lower back to the start position over two seconds. Keep the dumbbell controlled.
- Use light weight to start. Aim for 8 to 12 reps per set.
Dumbbell V Up Form & Visual
Dumbbell V Up Benefits
- Adds loading to V-ups for progressive overload
- Builds elite ab strength
- Trains hip flexors
- Easy to scale by dumbbell weight
- Useful when bodyweight V-ups are too easy
- Time-efficient core exercise
Dumbbell V Up Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis (entire)
- Hip flexors
- Obliques
- Quadriceps
- Anterior deltoid (dumbbell hold)
Dumbbell V Up Variations & Alternatives
- Bodyweight V-Up
- Hollow Rock
- Crunch with Medicine Ball
- Tucked V-Up (regression)
- Single-Leg Dumbbell V-Up
