V-Up Double Crunch
Description
The v-up double crunch combines a V-up with a double crunch contraction at the top. The lifter lifts the legs and torso into a V shape, then crunches twice at the top before lowering. The double squeeze hammers the rectus abdominis hard.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
V-Up Double Crunch Instructions
- Lie on your back with arms extended overhead and legs straight.
- Brace your core hard.
- Lift the legs and torso up at the same time into a V shape.
- Reach the hands toward the toes at the top.
- At the top crunch the body once more squeezing harder.
- Pause briefly with the abs fully contracted.
- Lower the legs and torso back down with control to the start.
- Keep tension in the core throughout.
V-Up Double Crunch Form & Visual
V-Up Double Crunch Benefits
- Strong abs builder
- Doubles the contraction
- Trains hip flexors
- No equipment needed
- Useful core finisher
- Builds full core strength
V-Up Double Crunch Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Obliques
V-Up Double Crunch Variations & Alternatives
- V-Up
- Hollow Hold
- Toe Touch
- Sit Up
