Here are four ways to work your abs in a seated position, starting from the easiest to the hardest.

C Sit

This move may not look like much, but just wait until you try to hold it! Your abs have to be the support for your entire upper body in this position.

Start by planting your feet firmly on the floor, knees bent up toward the ceiling. Extend your arms out by your knees, palms up. Then lean back and curve your spine into a C shape. Hold the position for as long as you can, or try to hold it for 10 seconds alternating with three seconds of sitting up to rest.

Modified V Sit

The next step up in difficulty is the Modified V Sit.

Plant your feet on the floor, knees up. Place your hands on the floor, past  your hips. Lift one leg up, keeping both knees in line, and hold for 10 seconds. Switch legs and hold again. Continue alternating for one minute. Try to keep your back straight in this position, and use your abs to support your upper body.

Hands Down V Sit

This is where it stops being easy. Go back to the start position from the Modified V Sit above. Now lift both legs up, keeping your back as straight as you can, creating the V shape with your body.

Keep your hands down past your hips! Hold this V position as long as you can, or alternate holding up for 10 seconds and resting down for three.

V Sit

Shaun T makes this look easy. It’s not. You have to use your entire core to hold both your hands and your feet up in the V shape!

One trick is getting balanced on your sit bones before you lift your arms up. Once you’re in the position, how long can you hold it? I’d love to hear your answer!

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