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

Strength distributions

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