How to do it
Press your hands firmly under your glutes to anchor your pelvis during each rep.
- 1
Lie on your back with your hands under your glutes for support.
- 2
Raise your legs off the ground to about a 45-degree angle.
- 3
Cross one leg over the other in a scissor-like motion.
- 4
Alternate the cross of your legs while keeping them elevated and straight.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and deliberate to maintain tension on the target muscles and prevent lower back strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the lower back off the floor
- ✕Bending the knees during the crossover
- ✕Dropping the legs below 45 degrees