Alternating V-Sit Leg Clap
The Alternating V-Sit Leg Clap mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Optional Equipment
Alternating V-Sit Leg Clap Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Obliques
How to do the Alternating V-Sit Leg Clap
Setup
Sit on your exercise mat with your legs extended in front of you. Lean back slightly, engaging your core muscles to maintain balance, while lifting your legs off the ground into a modified V-sit position. Extend your arms forward for balance.
Movement
From the starting leaning position, simultaneously lift one leg and bring your torso slightly forward to meet it.
Bring your arms underneath your lifted leg, clapping your hands together before returning them to the starting position.
Return your leg to the floor while maintaining a braced core.
Alternate to the opposite leg and repeat the clapping motion.
Key Tips
Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
Focus on using your abdominal muscles to lift your leg and control the torso movement, rather than relying on momentum.
Breath steadily throughout the exercise.
Alternating V-Sit Leg Clap FAQs
What muscles does the Alternating V-Sit Leg Clap work?
The Alternating V-Sit Leg Clap mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Alternating V-Sit Leg Clap?
None. The Alternating V-Sit Leg Clap is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Alternating V-Sit Leg Clap go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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