Abs exercise

Dumbbell V-Sit Cross Jab

How to do the Dumbbell V-Sit Cross Jab with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Sit on the floor with your feet on the ground and your legs flexed at the knees. Lean back so your upper body forms a 45 degree angle with the floor. Keeping your knees bent, lift your feet off the floor. Your body should now resemble a “V” shape. Grab a dumbbell in each hand…
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Illustration showing the Dumbbell V-Sit Cross Jab
Targets

Muscles worked

Abs muscle Abs Primary
Gear

Equipment

Dumbbells Dumbbells
Technique

How to do the Dumbbell V-Sit Cross Jab

  1. 1 Sit on the floor with your feet on the ground and your legs flexed at the knees. Lean back so your upper body forms a 45 degree angle with the floor. Keeping your knees bent, lift your feet off the floor. Your body should now resemble a “V” shape. Grab a dumbbell in each hand and lift your hands to your chest, holding the dumbbells close to the chest. Your palms should be facing each other. This forms your starting position.
  2. 2 Extend your left arm to simulate a jab, rotating your wrists so the dumbbells are parallel to the floor in the contracted position. Ensure you keep your core tight and maintain the body’s “V” position throughout the motion.
  3. 3 Rapidly bring the left hand back to the starting position while simultaneously punching out with the other. A punch with one hand counts as one repetition.
  4. 4 Repeat the punches, alternating between the right hand and the left.