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V-Sit
A static core hold balancing on the sit bones with the legs and torso lifted into a V, challenging the abdominals and hip flexors.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- hip flexors · rectus abdominis · obliques · quadriceps
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- No equipment
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
How to perform the movement
- Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
- Lean back slightly and lift your legs off the floor.
- Reach your arms forward so your body forms a V shape.
- Balance on your sit bones with core tight.
- Hold the position while breathing steadily.
- Lower your legs and torso to exit.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep your chest lifted and spine long rather than rounding the back.
- Bend the knees if you cannot hold straight legs yet.