Oblique V-Up On Floor

Muscles worked

Setup

1. Lie on your side with your legs straight and stacked, then roll slightly back onto your bottom glute for stability.
2. Extend your bottom arm out on the floor in front of you at a 45-degree angle for balance.
3. Place your top hand lightly behind your head or on your temple.

How to do it

1. Exhale as you simultaneously lift your legs and your upper torso off the floor, bringing your top elbow toward your knees.
2. Squeeze your obliques hard at the top of the movement, forming a 'V' shape with your body.
3. Inhale as you slowly lower your legs and torso back to the starting position with a 2-second eccentric, stopping just before your feet touch the ground.
4. Complete the full set on one side before switching to the other.

Form checklist

• Keep your legs squeezed together and as straight as possible throughout the entire set.
• Avoid pulling on your neck; use your core strength to lift your upper body.
• Use your bottom arm only for balance, not to push yourself up off the floor.
• Ensure you are pivoting on the fleshy part of your glute rather than the hip bone.

Pro tips

• Focus on the mind-muscle connection by visualizing your ribcage moving toward your hip bone to maximize oblique shortening.
• Pause for one second at the peak of the contraction to increase time under tension.

Make it harder

• Perform the movement with your bottom arm lifted off the floor to remove all stability assistance.
• Hold a light medicine ball or dumbbell between your feet to increase the load on the hip flexors and lower obliques.

Frequently asked

What muscles does the oblique v-up on floor work?

The oblique v-up on floor primarily targets the abs and obliques, and also works the serratus anterior and trapezius as secondary muscles.

What equipment do you need for the oblique v-up on floor?

The oblique v-up on floor requires no equipment — just your body weight.

Is the oblique v-up on floor good for beginners?

The oblique v-up on floor is rated intermediate. Build a base with simpler variations first, then progress to it with light load and strict form.

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