
What Muscles the Band Alternating V-Up Actually Works
The band alternating V-up is mainly an abs-and-hip-flexor movement. The band makes the lift, lower, and rep-to-rep leg switch feel more demanding and less identical.
- core
- abs
- hip-flexors
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The band alternating V-up is mainly an abs-and-hip-flexor movement. The band makes the lift, lower, and rep-to-rep leg switch feel more demanding and less identical.

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