Aerial Exercise: V-ups on a wall
It’s been a while since I posted an aerial exercise and this is one of the simplest, but surprisingly difficult ones. It’s sort of like boat pose, but since you aren’t able to lean back, you have to use the tops of your thighs to lift your legs.
Sit with your back against a wall, legs out in a V, and slowly lift your legs a couple feet off the ground. If you aren’t able to lift your legs scoot your butt away from the wall until you can. Make sure to keep your back straight and put as little pressure on your hands as possible – lift with your thighs.
You should be able to do 5-10 reps in this position. If you’re going over 10 scoot back so you’re entire back is flat against the wall and lift your legs higher. At the end of each set I like to hold my legs up in the V for about 20 seconds to maximize the burn. You can also take your hands off the floor or make the V wider to make it even more difficult.
If you can’t lift your legs on the first try, don’t worry, it takes a bit of practice!
01.16.13 in aerial yoga, workin' out
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ohhh! This is awesome. Thank you! Whenever you post workout things, I actually do them. Can’t wait to try this!
Thanks for this! I hope you put up more tutorials on aerial. I am getting ready to start my first class and need some motivation :)
I will & if you have any questions let me know – I’m always open to post ideas :)
Thanks so much, this is great! Really useful to have some exercises for which I don’t actually have to be in the aerial classroom.
TOTALLY my new goal!!
Thanks so much for sharing!! Always looking for more exercises to do around the house. Looks challenging!
Hot damn those are tough!
Thanks Sarah, love your aerial exercises! Keep ‘em coming for us junkies!
I am totally going to try this as a routine because I know I personally want to try aerial and lyra one day.
I love this! Will you do arms next? :)
Sure!