V Up vs Seated Knee Up
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Seated Knee Up more often — 9,913 sessions vs 410. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of V Up and Seated Knee Up and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
V Up vs Seated Knee Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Seated Knee Up more often — 9,913 sessions compared to 410 for V Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. V Up and Seated Knee Up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How V Up and Seated Knee Up Differ
| What differs | V Up | Seated Knee Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs and quads | abs |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 410 sessions | 9,913 sessions |
How to Do V Up
V Up Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Please lift your upper and lower body so that your fingertips and toes can touch.
- 2. If the movement is too difficult, bend your knees and allow your fingertips to touch your knees.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please move slowly so that your body doesn't shake.
- 2. Since this exercise is difficult, please substitute it with another exercise if it's too hard.
For a full V Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the V Up exercise guide.
How to Do Seated Knee Up
Seated Knee Up Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Lift your lower body so that your knees and chest come closer together.
- 2. Allow your upper body to naturally lean forward so that your core can contract.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If it's too difficult, try proceeding with your knees bent.
For a full Seated Knee Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Seated Knee Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, V Up or Seated Knee Up?
Planfit users log Seated Knee Up more often — 9,913 sessions against 410 for V Up. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do V Up and Seated Knee Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. V Up loads abs and quads, and Seated Knee Up loads abs.
What equipment do V Up and Seated Knee Up need?
V Up needs bodyweight only, and Seated Knee Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Seated Knee Up is the easier place to start. Move to V Up once your form holds up.
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