Lying Leg Cross
Description
The lying leg cross lies on your back with legs raised slightly off the floor and alternately crosses one leg over the other in a scissor-cross pattern. It targets the lower abs, hip adductors, and hip flexors.
Equipment Required
Lying Leg Cross Instructions
- Lie on your back. Extend both legs straight, lifted a few inches off the floor.
- Press your lower back into the floor.
- Cross your right leg over your left leg.
- Open them and cross your left leg over your right.
- Continue alternating in a scissor-cross pattern.
- Keep both legs straight and off the floor.
- Move with control.
- Aim for 15 to 20 crosses per set.
Lying Leg Cross Form & Visual
Lying Leg Cross Benefits
- Targets the lower abs and adductors
- Builds hip flexor endurance
- No equipment needed
- Engaging variation on leg raises
- Develops coordination
- Builds core endurance
Lying Leg Cross Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis (lower)
- Hip adductors (crossing)
- Hip flexors
- Obliques (slight)
Lying Leg Cross Variations & Alternatives
- Scissor Kicks (up-down)
- Flutter Kicks
- Lying Leg Raise
- Alternate Lying Floor Leg Raise
- V-Sit Scissor Cross
