Floor Oblique V-Up
Target your obliques! This core exercise sculpts your sides for a stronger, more defined midsection. Feel the burn!
The Floor Oblique V-Up mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Floor Oblique V-Up Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Floor Oblique V-Up Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Floor Oblique V-Up
Begin by lying on your side, keeping your legs straight and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
Place your lower arm on the ground for stability, and put your upper hand behind your head with your elbow flared out.
As you exhale, simultaneously lift your legs and upper body off the floor, trying to touch your elbow to your thigh. Your body should form a "V" shape at the top of the movement.
Keep your core tight and engage your obliques to ensure the movement is crisp and controlled.
Inhale as you slowly lower your upper body and legs back down to the starting position without letting them touch the floor, to maintain tension in your core muscles.
Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Make sure to perform the exercise with controlled speed to maximize engagement of the obliques and avoid using momentum.
Tips: - It's essential to warm up your core and hip flexors before performing this exercise to prevent injury. - If the exercise feels too challenging at first, start by lifting only your upper body or legs until you build enough strength to perform the full movement. - Focus on quality over quantity; slower, more deliberate movements with proper form are more effective than rushing through the repetitions.
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Floor Oblique V-Up FAQs
What muscles does the Floor Oblique V-Up work?
The Floor Oblique V-Up mainly works the core. The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Floor Oblique V-Up?
None. The Floor Oblique V-Up is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Floor Oblique V-Up variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bicycle V-Up, Oblique Jackknife, Corkscrew and Dumbbell Lying Oblique V-Up.
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