Library / Abdominals
V Up
Bodyweight · Core · Isolation
Abdominals Hip Flexors Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Abdominals
- Secondary muscles
- Hip Flexors
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Core (Pull force)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Working rep range
- 15-20 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 60 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Draw your navel in towards your spine to create rigid intra-abdominal pressure and protect your lower back.
- Perform the contraction smoothly by shortening the distance between your ribs and your pelvis.
- Hold the peak contraction for 2 full seconds while maintaining continuous breathing.
- Return under strict eccentric control without using momentum or pulling on your neck.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for V Up. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Cable Seated Crunch | Cable swap | Cable |
| Cable Standing Crunch with Rope Attachment | Cable swap | Cable |
| Dumbbell Overhead Sit Up | Dumbbell swap | Dumbbell |
| Dumbbell Plank Pass Through | Dumbbell swap | Dumbbell |
| Kettlebell Plank Pass Through | Kettlebell swap | Kettlebell |
| Lever Seated Crunch | Machine swap | Machine |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.