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Scissor Kicks
A core exercise performed lying on the back, alternating straight-leg crosses to target the lower abdominals and hip flexors.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- hip flexors · rectus abdominis · obliques · transverse abdominis
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- No equipment
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
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How to perform the movement
- Lie flat on your back with your hands under your glutes.
- Lift both legs a few inches off the floor.
- Alternate crossing one leg over the other in a scissor motion.
- Keep your lower back pressed into the floor.
- Maintain a steady rhythm throughout.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Press your lower back into the floor throughout.
- Keep your legs straight and close to the ground.
- Move with control rather than speed.