Oblique V up on Floor

Target your obliques and sculpt your waist with the Oblique V-up on Floor. This challenging bodyweight exercise strengthens your core and improves

IntermediateHips Waist Body weight

Movement: Compound
Force: Pull
Per set: 1 min
Rest: 30s

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Variations of Oblique V up on Floor

Compound

Barbell Sitting on Floor Oblique Twist

Waist · Barbell

Intermediate

Isolation

Oblique Crunches Floor

Waist · Obliques · Body weight

Intermediate

Description

Oblique V up is an intense abdominal exercise which targets the oblique muscles. The participant lies on one side and performs a crunch-like motion, lifting both legs and torso towards each other.

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How to do Oblique V up on Floor

01
Setup
Lie on your side with your legs extended and stacked, keeping your body in a straight line. Extend your bottom arm along the floor for support and place your top hand behind your head.
02
Setup
Ensure your core is slightly engaged to maintain a stable starting position, preventing any rocking or instability.
03
Exhale and simultaneously lift both legs off the floor while crunching your torso upwards, bringing your top elbow towards your hips.
04
Aim to bring your legs and torso together in a distinct "V" shape, focusing on a strong contraction of your top oblique muscle.
05
Inhale slowly as you control the movement, lowering your legs and torso back to the starting position without letting them fully rest on the floor.
06
Complete all desired repetitions on one side before carefully switching to the other side to ensure balanced development.

Tips

Focus on initiating the movement from your obliques, visualizing them contracting to bring your torso and legs together, rather than relying on hip flexors alone.
Keep your legs straight and together throughout the movement to maximize the lever and increase the challenge on your core muscles.
Use your bottom arm for minimal support; try to lift without pressing too hard into the floor to truly isolate the oblique muscles.
Maintain a controlled descent; resist gravity on the way down to increase time under tension and enhance muscle engagement.

Common mistakes

Using momentum: Avoid swinging your legs or torso to initiate the movement; instead, focus on a slow, controlled lift driven by your oblique muscles.
Not fully contracting: Do not stop short of a full "V" crunch; aim to bring your elbow and hips as close as possible to achieve maximal oblique contraction.
Letting legs drop: Do not let your legs completely drop and rest on the floor between repetitions; maintain tension by hovering them just above the ground.

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Questions

Is Oblique V up on Floor good for beginners?

Oblique V up on Floor is rated intermediate. Beginners can still attempt it with lighter weight and careful form, but it's best to master easier variations first.

What equipment do I need for Oblique V up on Floor?

You need Body weight to perform Oblique V up on Floor. If you don't have this equipment, look for variations that target the same muscles with what you have available.

What are the best tips for Oblique V up on Floor?

Focus on initiating the movement from your obliques, visualizing them contracting to bring your torso and legs together, rather than relying on hip flexors alone. Keep your legs straight and together throughout the movement to maximize the lever and increase the challenge on your core muscles. Use your bottom arm for minimal support; try to lift without pressing too hard into the floor to truly isolate the oblique muscles. Maintain a controlled descent; resist gravity on the way down to increase time under tension and enhance muscle engagement.

What are common mistakes when doing Oblique V up on Floor?

Using momentum: Avoid swinging your legs or torso to initiate the movement; instead, focus on a slow, controlled lift driven by your oblique muscles. Not fully contracting: Do not stop short of a full "V" crunch; aim to bring your elbow and hips as close as possible to achieve maximal oblique contraction. Letting legs drop: Do not let your legs completely drop and rest on the floor between repetitions; maintain tension by hovering them just above the ground.