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V-Sit Hold

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the V-Sit Hold.

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About this exercise

A beginner-friendly isometric core exercise where you balance on your tailbone with legs and torso elevated to form a V-shape, holding the position to build abdominal strength and stability. The sustained tension without movement makes it an excellent introduction to V-sit progressions.

How to Perform

  • Sit on the floor with your knees bent and hands placed beside your hips
  • Lean your torso back slightly while lifting your feet off the floor, balancing on your tailbone
  • Straighten your legs as much as comfortable, forming a V-shape between torso and thighs
  • Extend both arms forward at shoulder height, parallel to the floor
  • Keep your core braced and back as straight as possible throughout the hold
  • Hold the position for the target duration, breathing steadily

Muscle Activation

Primary
Abs
Secondary
CoreObliques

Common Mistakes

Common mistakes content is coming soon.

About the V-Sit Hold

The V-Sit Hold is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.

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