This exercise involves lying on your back and lifting your legs off the ground. You then cross your legs over each other in a scissor-like motion, alternating which leg is on top. This targets the lower abs and hip flexors.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the lower abdominal muscles
- Improves hip flexibility
- Helps to tone and shape the legs
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
- Low impact exercise that is easy on the joints
How to perform
- Start by lying flat on your back on a mat or comfortable surface.
- Place your hands by your sides, palms facing down.
- Extend your legs straight up towards the ceiling, keeping them together.
- Slowly lower your right leg towards the ground, keeping it straight.
- Stop when your leg is a few inches off the ground, then lift it back up to the starting position.
- Repeat the same movement with your left leg.
- Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions or time.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Abs
Primary
Obliques
Primary
Hip Flexors
Primary