Description:
The Alternating V-Up is a variation of the v-up, and is an exercise designed to activate the core. The body must work extra to maintain balance since only one leg is lifted at a time, making this a very effective core strengthening and stabilization exercise. For best results, try to maintain a solid rhythm between each v-up. Scale by performing standard v-ups.
Process:
- lie on back with arms extended overhead
- palms should face the ceiling and back of hands touching the floor
- legs should be together and core engaged
- lift hands and feet few inches off the floor to get into a hollow position
- bend at the hips to lift upper body while only lifting one leg
- at the pinnacle, hands should touch or come close to the lifted leg, while the other leg remains flat
- open up body angle and simultaneously lower elevated leg
- alternate legs with each v-up
