Lying Scissors Cross
Description
The lying scissors cross is a core exercise performed lying on the back with the legs lifted off the floor. The lifter crosses the straight legs over each other in a scissor pattern. The continuous crossing loads the lower abs and hip flexors.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Lying Scissors Cross Instructions
- Lie flat on your back on the floor.
- Place your hands at your sides or under your hips.
- Lift both legs off the floor a few inches.
- Keep the legs straight and brace your core hard.
- Cross one leg over the other in a scissor motion.
- Uncross and cross the other leg over.
- Continue alternating crosses with control.
- Keep the lower back pressed into the floor.
Lying Scissors Cross Form & Visual
Lying Scissors Cross Benefits
- Loads the lower abs
- Builds hip flexor strength
- No equipment needed
- Easy to scale
- Useful ab finisher
- Strong basic ab move
Lying Scissors Cross Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Obliques
Lying Scissors Cross Variations & Alternatives
- Flutter Kick
- Bicycle Crunch
- Leg Raise
- Reverse Crunch
