Scissor Kick
| rating: | Ø 4.11 through 18 votes |
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| required: | Nothing |
| optional: | Fitness Mat, Weight Cuffs |
| level: | Easy |
| type: | Strength |
| Variations available (10) |
General And Specifics
- although always the whole abs are demanded, the focus is on the lower abs and the transversus abdominis
- additionally, the hip flexor is required
Starting Position
- lay your back on the floor or a mat
- both legs are bent, they will remain bent during the exercise
- the feet rest on the heels
- rest the head on the floor, too and place the arms next to the body
- you can put the hands below the bottom for a better stability and to avoid a hollow-back
- pull the abs to the ground
Correct Execution
- brace the abs and lift one leg to 30–40 degrees
- lift the other one just a bit, so that it hovers across the floor
- now, simultaneously switch the positions of the legs
- lift one, lower the other one
- do this several times
tips for the workout
- the higher your upper body is, the more challenging the exercise
- additionally, you can bring the legs closer to the floor to impede it
- if you have weight cuffs, you can use them as an additional weight