WHAT IS IT FOR:
Single Leg V-up is an excellent trunk flexion, anterior core exercise. It targets deep and superficial abdominals and hip flexor muscles. Single leg V-up can also be used as a dynamic hamstring mobility exercise for people with stiff hamstrings. In those cases single leg variation helps maintain better posture and is easier to balance than a regular V-Up.
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HOW TO DO IT:
V-Up should be performed with a stable trunk and natural curves in the back and the neck. There should be minimal crunching or spinal flexion and extension movement during this exercise. Start by laying on the ground with legs straight and arms extended over head. Brace your core and organize your trunk by lengthening your neck, closing your ribcage and engaging your glutes. While maintaining natural curves in your spine, bend at the hip and raise your trunk of the ground while simultaneously raising one of your straight legs up to meet it. Reach your hands towards your pointed toes. Come back to starting position with control and repeat on the other side. To increase difficulty, add speed, ankle weights or progress to a regular V-Up.
WHEN TO USE IT:
At Train P3 we use this exercise in warm ups, in our circuits or core finishers. We typically perform three sets of 10-15 reps on each leg.
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