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Get flatter abs with the V-sit exercise

Aren't you bored of the trying those traditional crunches to get flat abs? Twisted crunches, vertical leg crunches, bicycle crunches and so many more to just make your work out repetitive. Here's a solution to kill that boredom and repetition, try the V-sit

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Written By: Poorva Chavan | Published : December 18, 2014 11:51 AM IST

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The V-sit is extensively practiced among gymnasts as it helps toughen the core and improve balance.

Benefits of a V-sit

  1. It strengthens your core, upper, middle and lower abs.
  2. It helps improve your balance.
  3. It also works on the internal and external oblique muscles.
  4. Helps in building six and eight pack abs.

How to do a V-sit?

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  1. In a seated position, start by placing your hands flat on the ground, behind your back in line with your hips.
  2. Raise your legs slowly at an angle of 45 degrees.
  3. Slowly try to extend your hands forward in line with your shins.
  4. Try to balance yourself and hold this position. You can hold the position for a longer time as you progress.
  5. Repeat this movement several times.

Different variations of exercise involving the V-sit

The V-sit ab exercise:

  1. Maintain the position, take the support of your hands and try bringing your legs closer to your face.
  2. Slowly take your legs away from your face to the starting position
  3. Repeat this step to increase the intensity levels.

This exercise is easier to follow as your hands are your support.

You can also lie on your back and raise your legs and back simultaneously. This exercise should be tried only after you have mastered the previous two.

You may also like to read about other types of crunches for a flat belly.

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