CORE: "V-Up Crunch"

Directions: Perform Dynamic Warm-Up exercises at “beginning” of workout
for maximum benefit and improvement.
Pick a safe level; never be unsafe or exceed your capacity to “control” your body!

1. Start in supine position with arms reached overhead and legs together.

2. Lift arms straight up and lift legs straight up as you reach for legs.

3. Continue up until you crunch into a 'V' shape with your torso and legs (better than me I hope!)

Tips: These are killers!  They are very difficult.  I still cannot quite get into the perfect 'V' shape, but I do my best to imitate the master of 'V-Ups" Jack LaLanne!  Jack has made them famous, and it's one of his trademarks.  For the "perfect" form see Jack below.

Jack makes it look easy--he's even smiling at age 92!

*Note: This exercise is intended for "normal healthy" individuals.  If you have an injury, or abnormal pain is present,
see your physician or a certified physical therapist before continuing your exercises. 

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(Updated 3.8.08)

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