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    Home / News / Lifestyle News / Try these exercises for overall fitness and strength 
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    Try these exercises for overall fitness and strength 
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    Try these exercises for overall fitness and strength 

    By Simran Jeet
    Feb 13, 2025
    06:20 pm

    What's the story

    Building a strong and resilient core is vital for overall fitness and stability.

    The V-sit is a challenging exercise that engages your entire core, improves balance, and enhances coordination.

    This article provides a step-by-step guide to five exercises that will help you build the strength needed to perform a V-sit.

    By incorporating these exercises into your routine, you can significantly improve your core strength and eventually master the V-sit.

    Plank basics

    Plank variations for core stability

    The plank is a fundamental core exercise, providing a strong foundation for a stable V-sit.

    Start with standard planks, keeping a straight line from head to heels on your forearms and toes.

    Work up to three sets of 30 seconds, gradually extending time as you build strength.

    Add side planks to target obliques, further improving core stability.

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    Leg lifts

    Leg raises to increase lower ab strength

    Leg raises target the lower abdominals, which are key for the V-sit.

    Start by lying on your back, hands under hips for support.

    Raise your legs to a 90-degree angle, then lower without touching the floor.

    Perform three sets of 10 reps.

    You can progress by adding ankle weights, increasing resistance for your lower abs.

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    Twist it up

    Russian twists for oblique muscles

    Russian twists strengthen the oblique muscles, improving rotational power necessary for stabilizing in a V-sit position.

    Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet raised slightly off the ground.

    Grasp a medicine ball or dumbbell with both hands in front of you and rotate your torso from side to side.

    Performing three sets of 15 repetitions on each side will effectively target and strengthen your obliques.

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    Pilates power

    Pilates hundred exercise for core engagement

    The Pilates hundred is a crucial exercise for core engagement, focusing on practically every abdominal muscle.

    Simply lie on your back, raise your legs to a 45-degree angle, and lift your head and shoulders.

    Then, pump your arms while inhaling and exhaling deeply in rhythm (five counts each), aiming for a total of 100 pumps.

    This exercise significantly increases both strength and endurance for the V-sit.

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    Climbing high

    Mountain climbers for dynamic core conditioning

    Mountain climbers combine cardio with core work, perfect for increasing abdominal stamina for the V-sit.

    Start in a high plank, then quickly switch knees towards the chest without letting them touch the floor.

    Aim for three sets of one minute each, focusing on going fast while keeping your form.

    This exercise not only strengthens the core but also improves overall fitness, preparing the body for V-sit challenges.

    Done!
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