Scissor Kicks

Core exercise crossing the legs over each other

Difficulty

Beginner

Primary muscles

Rectus Abdominis, Obliques

Secondary muscles

Quadriceps, Transverse Abdominis

Equipment

None — bodyweight

How to do it

Lie on your back with hands under your glutes and legs extended a few inches off the floor. Cross one leg over the other in a scissoring motion alternating top and bottom. Keep your lower back pressed down