The Secret to Better Abs? This Exercise

By Dominique Michelle Astorino

Published on 6/5/2017 at 6:30 PM

Ready to tighten your tummy, strengthen your core, and flatten your abs? This no-equipment bodyweight exercise will take you to the next level (and though challenging, this move is super simple).

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Here's how to do a V-up, which works the abs and even helps get to the lower parts of the rectus abdominis (aka your lower belly).

  • Lie face up with arms and legs extended and resting on the floor.
  • Keep abs tight and lift hands and feet to meet over torso.
  • Lower your arms and legs toward the floor to complete one rep.
  • If this variation is too difficult, bend the knees.
  • Do as many reps as you can for one minute.