Double V-Up Crunch
Crunch your way to a stronger core! This advanced exercise targets abs and improves stability. Feel the burn!
The Double V-Up Crunch is a compound exercise that mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Double V-Up Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Double V-Up Crunch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Double V-Up Crunch
Starting Position: Begin by lying flat on your back on a mat with your legs extended and arms stretched overhead on the floor.
Engagement: Engage your core and keep your lower back pressed to the ground.
Motion: In a controlled motion, simultaneously lift your upper body and lower body off the ground, reaching your hands toward your toes. Your body should form a "V" shape at the top of the movement.
Toe Touch: Try to touch your toes with your hands without bending your knees or elbows.
Return: Lower yourself back down to the starting position, with control, keeping your limbs straight and your core engaged throughout the movement.
Repetition: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets, resting as needed between sets.
Tips: Perform the exercise in a controlled manner, focusing on using your core muscles to execute the movement. Avoid using momentum to lift your body; the motion should come from engaging your abdominal muscles. If you're unable to touch your toes, just reach as far as you can while keeping proper form. Modify the exercise by performing a single leg V-up if the double crunch is too challenging initially.
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Double V-Up Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Double V-Up Crunch work?
The Double V-Up Crunch mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Double V-Up Crunch?
None. The Double V-Up Crunch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Double V-Up Crunch a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What are some Double V-Up Crunch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bicycle V-Up, Alternating Dumbbell V-Up, Dumbbell V-Up and Split Crunch Jack.
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