Scissor Kick

Technique

How to perform Scissor Kick

1. Lie on your back with your arms by your sides and your palms down.
2. Keep a slight bend in your knees and lift both heels just off the floor while maintaining your lower-back position.
3. Raise one leg toward about 45 degrees as the other heel hovers near the floor.
4. Lower that leg under control while raising the opposite leg.
5. Alternate the legs without lifting your torso, changing the knee bend or letting the lower back arch to create extra range.
6. Continue breathing throughout, then lower both feet to finish.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Rectus Abdominis.