Lying Scissor Crunch
Description
The lying scissor crunch combines an upper body crunch with alternating scissor kicks of the legs. As you crunch your shoulders off the floor, your legs alternate up-and-down scissor kicks. The combination keeps both upper and lower abs engaged through the entire set.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Lying Scissor Crunch Instructions
- Lie on your back with arms at your sides and legs extended.
- Lift both legs a few inches off the floor.
- Brace your abs hard.
- Crunch your shoulders off the floor.
- At the same time, raise your right leg up while lowering the left.
- In the next rep, switch the leg positions in a scissor kick.
- Maintain the elevated shoulders and continuous scissor kicks.
- Keep your lower back pressed to the floor throughout.
Lying Scissor Crunch Form & Visual
Lying Scissor Crunch Benefits
- Combines upper and lower ab work
- Strong hip flexor engagement
- No equipment required
- Builds total core strength
- Different stimulus than standard crunches
- Useful for ab training
Lying Scissor Crunch Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Obliques
Lying Scissor Crunch Variations & Alternatives
- Scissor Kick
- Crunch
- Bicycle Crunch
- Flutter Kick
