For women Difficulty 3/5
Lying Legs Extension
Core / Legs
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Lying Leg ScissorsExercise demonstration
For women
Lying Leg Scissors
CoreLegsDifficulty 4/5Supine
How to do it
- Place your hands behind your head and lift your shoulders off the ground
- Extend both legs and alternate crossing them over one another in a controlled scissor motion
- Lift your chest up instead of forward while pressing your lower back to the floor
What to feel
A steady burn in your lower abs, with your lower back staying pressed into the floor.
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