Floor V Sit
Challenge your core! The Floor V Sit builds strength and balance for a powerful, stable midsection. Feel the burn!
The Floor V Sit mainly works the core, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs) and lower back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Floor V Sit Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques
Secondary
Hip Adductors; Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
Floor V Sit Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Floor V Sit
Begin by sitting on the floor with your legs extended straight in front of you and your arms at your sides.
Engage your core and lift your legs up to a 45-degree angle from the floor, while simultaneously raising your upper body to form a V-shape with your torso and thighs.
Reach your arms straight forward towards your feet or hold them parallel to the floor for balance, whichever helps you maintain the position.
Keep your back straight, chest lifted, and legs straight if possible. Your body should be balanced on your buttocks with a tension in the abs.
Hold the V sit position for a desired duration while breathing normally. Maintain the form and balance throughout the hold.
Slowly lower your legs and torso back to the starting position, or perform repetitions by lowering and raising your body to and from the V sit position.
Note: Balance and core strength are crucial for this exercise. Beginners may need to start with legs bent or do modified versions until they build enough strength for the full V sit.
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Floor V Sit FAQs
What muscles does the Floor V Sit work?
The Floor V Sit mainly works the core, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs) and lower back. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Floor V Sit?
None. The Floor V Sit is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Floor V Sit variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bicycle V-Up, Boat Stretch, Floor L-Sit and Floor Oblique V-Up.
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