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§ L · Exercises · AbsUpdated 6/2026

V Leg Raise

This exercise places a high demand on the abdominal muscles because the upper and lower body work simultaneously without equipment.

Muscle group
Abs
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise type
Isolation
Technique
Basic technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Abs
Supporting muscles
Quadriceps

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Lie on your back on the floor with your legs straight and your arms extended overhead.

  2. 02

    Brace your core and gently press your lower back into the floor while keeping your legs together.

  3. 03

    Simultaneously raise your straight legs and upper body toward each other until your body forms a V position, and squeeze your abs at the top.

  4. 04

    Lower yourself back under control to just short of the starting position while maintaining core tension. Do not let your lower back lift off the floor.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

V Leg Raise is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Keep your chin slightly tucked and your ribs down to avoid overextending your lower back. If your lower back lifts off the floor, reduce the range of motion or bend your knees.

This exercise places a high demand on the abdominal muscles because the upper and lower body work simultaneously without equipment.

More exercises: Abs

§ 05 · Same muscles

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