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V Crunches
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
V Crunches is a bodyweight exercise targeting Abdominals (Rectus Abdominis).
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How to perform it
- Lie flat on your back on the floor with your legs extended and your arms extended on the floor overhead.
- Simultaneously lift your legs and torso off the floor, reaching your hands towards your feet to form a 'V' shape with your body.
- Squeeze your abdominal muscles at the top of the movement, ensuring your hands reach towards your feet.
- Slowly lower your legs and torso back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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