Strength

Band V Up

Try Band V Up for a full-body challenge that tones your core, back, and legs. Lift your arms and legs against the band's resistance for improved strength, stability, balance and posture.
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Band V Up instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Lie down on a mat on your back, placing a resistance band around your ankles and holding the other end of the band with both hands over your head.
2
Keep your legs and arms straight and lift them together so that your body forms a 'V' shape.
3
Try to touch your hands to your feet in the top position, but if you can't, just reach as far as you can without bending your knees.
4
At no point should your lower back come off the floor. If it does, don't lift your legs as high.
5
Lower your legs and arms back down in a controlled fashion and repeat for the programmed number of reps.
Lie down on a mat on your back, placing a resistance band around your ankles and holding the other end of the band with both hands over your head.
Keep your legs and arms straight and lift them together so that your body forms a 'V' shape.
Try to touch your hands to your feet in the top position, but if you can't, just reach as far as you can without bending your knees.
At no point should your lower back come off the floor. If it does, don't lift your legs as high.
Lower your legs and arms back down in a controlled fashion and repeat for the programmed number of reps.
Equipment needed
Bands
Barbell
Battle Ropes
Bench
Bosu
Box
Cables
Dip Bar
Dumbbell
EZ Curl Bar
Hex Bar
Kettlebell
Ladder
Machine
Pull-Up Bar
Yoga Ball
Muscles used
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Back
Front
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