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Scissor kicks are a core exercise where you lie on your back and cross your straight legs over and under each other in a horizontal scissoring motion. They target the lower abs and hip flexors while the crossing pattern also recruits the inner-thigh adductors and demands extra anti-rotation stability through the deep core. Lie flat with your hands under your glutes, lift your legs a few inches off the floor, and alternate crossing one leg over the other while keeping them straight. Press your lower back firmly into the floor throughout and keep the motion controlled rather than frantic. If your back begins to arch, raise your legs higher to reduce the strain. Keep your head and neck relaxed on the mat. Scissor kicks build lower-ab endurance and inner-thigh strength, offering a slightly more demanding variation than flutter kicks.

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