Scissor Kick

Technique

How to perform Scissor Kick

1. To begin, lie down with your back pressed against the floor or on an exercise mat (optional). Your arms should be fully extended to the sides with your palms facing down. The arms should be stationary the entire time. With a slight bend at the knees, lift your legs up so that your heels hover just above the ground. This is the starting position. Now lift your left leg up to about a 45 degree angle while your right leg is lowered until the heel hovers just above the ground.
2. Switch movements by raising your right leg up and lowering your left leg. Remember to breathe while performing this exercise.
3. Repeat for the prescribed repetitions.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Rectus Abdominis.