Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Dumbbell Alternate V-Up.
A dynamic core exercise where you alternate raising one leg and the opposite arm holding a dumbbell, meeting above the body in a V shape. The alternating pattern and added dumbbell weight increase the challenge on the rectus abdominis and obliques compared to a standard V-up.
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The Dumbbell Alternate V-Up 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.