Seated v-up

How to do it

1. 1 Sit on the floor with your legs extended and place your hands on the floor just behind your hips.
2. 2 Lean back slightly and lift your feet off the floor.
3. 3 Contract your abs and raise your straight legs up to form a V shape with your body.
4. 4 Slowly lower your legs until your feet are just above the floor and repeat.

Tips

• Keep your chest up and back straight.
• Keep your legs straight and together throughout the exercise.
• Exhale as you raise your legs and inhale as you lower them.