The “V” exercise that will help you define your abs in 2-3 months

All those who go to the gym dream that in a few months their belly will become an abs of steel. However, time passes, the fat disappears thanks to exercise and diets, but the desired relief is not achieved. For this, the “V” (or “vertical arm”) exercise will be very helpful, as it trains the abdominal muscles better than any other. Of course, it is difficult to describe it as “very simple”, but the result will undoubtedly be worth it.

O awesome.club proposes you to try this exercise that is included in the training program of athletes, military and professional sportsmen in different countries around the world.

By doing this “vertical clamp” you will use all the muscles of the abdomen, but the one that will make the most effort is the rectus abdominis, which forms the desired “small bricks”. The obliques will work a little less in this workout, but it will be enough to achieve the desired result. Also, the “V” exercises the quadriceps femoris muscle at the same time.

Lie on the floor, pressing your glutes. Place your heels on the floor and slightly bend your knees. Stretch your arms behind your head. Tighten your abdominal muscles. Breathing in, lift your legs at the same time as your body. Don’t keep your back straight: this will not only worsen the effect of the exercise, it will damage your spine. You better round up as you go up. Keep your legs bent at the knees: this way you will relieve the excess load on the lumbar spine. Stretch your fingertips towards your feet, contracting your abdominal muscles. Stay in the position for a second. Try to make your buttocks the only support for your body. Breathing out, return to the starting position. Repeat the exercise as needed.

Ideally, do this exercise in 3-4 blocks with 15 repetitions each. However, you can start with just one, gradually increasing the amount.

If you find it difficult to do the “vertical grip” due to fitness, try training alternately with each leg and arm, joining the right foot with the left hand and vice versa.