10 Best V-sit On Floor Alternatives for No-Equipment Core Training

Ranked V-sit On Floor Alternatives

10 substitutes, ranked by how closely each one matches the V-sit On Floor on movement pattern, muscles worked, equipment and body position. The higher the score, the less you change. Open "How to perform this exercise" on a card for the steps; every card title links to that exercise's own alternatives page. Harder versions are tagged as progressions and kept out of the top spot even when they score higher.

1. Best match

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   1. Crab Twist Toe Touch

   83% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   Pick this when you want an easier single-leg version that still works the abs.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Start by sitting on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
   2. Place your hands behind you, fingers pointing towards your feet, and lift your hips off the ground.
   3. Extend one leg straight out in front of you while simultaneously reaching your opposite hand towards your toes.
   4. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
   5. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Body position: seated, the same as the V-sit On Floor
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   2. Side Hip (On Parallel Bars)

   82% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Advanced
   • Compound

   Pick this when you want an easier version that still works the abs.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand between two parallel bars with your feet shoulder-width apart.
   2. Place your hands on the bars and lift your body off the ground, supporting your weight on your arms.
   3. Engage your abs and slowly lift your legs to the side, keeping them straight.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Body position: hanging, not seated
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   3. Kneeling Plank Tap Shoulder

   80% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   Pick this when you want an easier single-arm version that still works the abs.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Start in a kneeling position with your hands on the ground, shoulder-width apart.
   2. Extend your legs behind you, resting on your toes, and lift your body into a plank position.
   3. Keeping your core engaged and your hips stable, lift one hand off the ground and tap the opposite shoulder.
   4. Return the hand to the ground and repeat with the other hand.
   5. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: an anti-extension hold, close to the V-sit On Floor
   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Body position: kneeling, not seated
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   4. Front Plank With Twist

   79% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   Pick this when you want an easier version that works the abs one side at a time.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line from head to toe.
   2. Engage your core and glutes to maintain a stable position.
   3. Rotate your torso to the right, lifting your right arm and extending it towards the ceiling.
   4. Keep your hips and legs stable as you twist.
   5. Hold for a moment, then return to the starting position.
   6. Repeat the twist on the left side.
   7. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: an anti-extension hold, close to the V-sit On Floor
   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Body position: lying face down, not seated
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   5. Side Bridge

   79% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   Sets and reps: Hold for 20 to 30 seconds on each side, 3 sets.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: anti-rotation hold, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Body position: lying face down, not seated
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   6. Shoulder Tap

   79% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.
   2. Engage your core and lift your right hand off the ground, reaching across to tap your left shoulder.
   3. Place your right hand back on the ground and repeat with your left hand tapping your right shoulder.
   4. Continue alternating shoulder taps while keeping your hips and torso stable.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: an anti-extension hold, close to the V-sit On Floor
   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Body position: lying face down, not seated
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   7. Spider Crawl

   79% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Advanced
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Begin in a prone position on the floor. Support your weight on your hands and toes, with your feet together and your body straight. Your arms should be bent to 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.
   2. Initiate the movement by raising one foot off of the ground. Externally rotate the leg and bring the knee toward your elbow, as far forward as possible.
   3. Return this leg to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.

   Sets and reps: Hold for 20 to 30 seconds on each side, 3 sets.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: an anti-extension hold, close to the V-sit On Floor
   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Body position: lying face down, not seated
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   8. Incline Twisting Sit-up

   78% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
   2. Lie down on the bench with your feet secured under the foot pads.
   3. Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
   4. Engage your abs and lift your upper body off the bench, curling forward.
   5. As you curl up, twist your torso to one side, bringing your elbow towards the opposite knee.
   6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
   7. Repeat the movement, this time twisting your torso to the other side.
   8. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Body position: lying on your back, not seated
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the V-sit On Floor
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   9. Vertical Leg Raise (On Parallel Bars)

   78% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Advanced
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Hang from the parallel bars with your arms fully extended and your body straight.
   2. Engage your core and lift your legs up in front of you, keeping them straight.
   3. Continue lifting until your legs are parallel to the ground or slightly higher.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the V-sit On Floor
   • Body position: hanging, not seated
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    10. Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise

    78% match

    • Abs
    • Bodyweight
    • Advanced
    • Compound

    How to perform this exercise

    1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your legs straight.
    2. Engage your core and lift your legs up towards your chest, keeping them straight.
    3. Once your legs are parallel to the ground, twist your hips to one side, bringing your legs towards that side.
    4. Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
    5. Repeat the movement, but this time twist your hips to the opposite side.
    6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

    Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

    Why this matches

    • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the V-sit On Floor
    • Equipment: bodyweight only, the same as the V-sit On Floor
    • Body position: hanging, not seated