How to do the v-sit stretch

Instructions for v-sit:

Lie on your back with your arms at your sides and your legs straight out in front of you.
Engage your core and contract your Abs to simultaneously lift your arms straight up toward the ceiling and your legs up off the floor and out in front of you.
Keep your back straight and hold the position.

What does v-sit help with?

Strength

What areas does v-sit exercise?

Abdomen

How is v-sit performed?

Isometrics

When should you avoid v-sit?

Pregnancy, Herniated Disc, Sciatica, High Blood Pressure, Heart Condition

Other stretches to explore:

Locust Pose
Flexibility

Locust Pose

Lying flat on your stomach with arms at your sides...

Good For:
Arm Circles
Flexibility

Arm Circles

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms...

Good For:
90/90
Flexibility

90/90

Start by sitting on the floor with your legs stret...

Good For:
Kneeling Quad
Flexibility

Kneeling Quad

Starting from your hands and knees, step your left...

Good For:
Scalene Stretch
Flexibility

Scalene Stretch

From a standing or seated position, cross your han...

Good For:
Upward Dog
Flexibility

Upward Dog

Start lying face-down on the floor with your legs ...

Good For:
V-Sit
Strength

V-Sit

Lie on your back with your arms at your sides and ...

Good For:
Eagle Arm
Flexibility

Eagle Arm

From a seated or standing position, straighten you...

Good For:
Locust Pose
Flexibility

Locust Pose

Lying flat on your stomach with arms at your sides...

Good For:
Shoulder Cross
Flexibility

Shoulder Cross

Start lying on your stomach with your arms in fron...

Good For:

Discover Workouts that include v-sit: