How to do it
Pause for one second at the top of each v-up before lowering.
- 1
Lie on your back with your arms and legs extended, holding a stability ball between your ankles.
- 2
Engage your core and lift your legs and upper body off the ground simultaneously, transferring the ball from your legs to your hands.
- 3
Lower your arms and legs back to the starting position, now holding the ball with your hands.
- 4
Repeat the movement, this time transferring the ball back to your legs.
- 5
Continue alternating the ball transfer for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Control the movement both on the way up and down to maximize tension on the abdominal muscles and avoid using momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees during the v-up ascent
- ✕Opening the legs wide during the transfer
- ✕Letting the lower back arch off the floor