Scissor Kick

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Scissor Kick is a beginner isolation bodyweight exercise that mainly works the abs, with the quads assisting.

Written by the GymStreak coaching team

Muscles worked

Front
Back

Primary

Secondary

How to do Scissor Kick

  1. 1

    Lie on the floor with your legs straight and hands flat on the floor beside your body. Raise your feet slightly and hover them above the ground. This is your starting position.

  2. 2

    Lift your right leg while lowering your left leg in a scissor motion until your right leg is at 45 degrees. Your left leg should not touch the ground.

  3. 3

    Repeat the action on the other side.

Form cues

  • Slightly bend your knees to make it easier if you need to.

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