This exercise involves lying on your back and lifting your legs up while crossing them over each other, then lowering them back down. It targets the lower abs and hip flexors.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the lower abs and obliques
- Improves core strength and stability
- Increases flexibility in the hips and lower back
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
How to perform
- Lie flat on your back with your arms at your sides and your legs extended straight up towards the ceiling.
- Criss cross your legs by lowering your right leg down towards the ground while keeping your left leg straight up towards the ceiling.
- As you lift your right leg back up, lower your left leg down towards the ground.
- Continue alternating legs in a criss cross motion while keeping your lower back pressed firmly into the ground.
- Complete 10-15 repetitions on each leg for a total of 20-30 repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Abs
Primary
Obliques
Primary
Hip Flexors
Primary