V sit up
 

Medicine ball V sit-up

Grab a medicine ball and lie down on your back holding the ball over your head. Your arms and legs should be outstretched with your hands and feet lifted just above the floor. Begin the exercise by simultaneously raising your torso and legs up to touch the medicine ball to your feet. Then slowly lower back towards the floor. That's one rep.

Top tip: Work against the weight of the ball and don’t let it push you back to the floor in a slump. Control the descent and make sure you always have your shoulders off the floor. This will keep your abs engaged throughout the entire rep – no rest for the ripped.