CoreLower AbsHip FlexorsInner Thighs
Scissor Kick/Hands on Tummy
Scissor Kicks with hands on the tummy provide tactile feedback while working the lower abs and inner thighs through a lateral crossing motion.
Equipment: None
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Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Lie on your back with your legs extended and place your hands flat on your lower abdomen.
- 2
Press your lower back toward the floor and engage your core.
- 3
Lift both legs a few inches off the floor.
- 4
Open your legs apart, then cross them over each other, alternating which leg crosses on top.
- 5
Continue for the prescribed time or reps.
Notes
The hands on your tummy help you monitor your lower back position. Keep the movement controlled — the crossing motion should be smooth, not jerky.
Muscles worked
Lower AbsHip FlexorsInner Thighs
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