Scissor Kick
How to do the Scissor Kick with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Abs
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Body Only
How to do the Scissor Kick
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To begin, lie down with your back pressed against the floor or on an exercise mat (optional). Your arms should be fully extended to the sides with your palms facing down. Note: The arms should be stationary the entire time.
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With a slight bend at the knees, lift your legs up so that your heels are about 6 inches off the ground. This is the starting position.
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Now lift your left leg up to about a 45 degree angle while your right leg is lowered until the heel is about 2-3 inches from the ground.
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Switch movements by raising your right leg up and lowering your left leg. Remember to breathe while performing this exercise.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Log it, see it on your body.
Every Scissor Kick set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your abs volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
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