How to do it
Flex your ankles to point your toes throughout each leg repetition.
- 1
Lie on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.
- 2
Support your head with your lower arm or rest it on a towel.
- 3
Lift both legs slightly off the ground, keeping them straight.
- 4
Move your top leg up while lowering your bottom leg down, like a scissor motion.
- 5
Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and avoid using momentum. Engage your core to stabilize your torso and prevent rocking.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees during the scissor motion
- ✕Rolling the hips backward or forward
- ✕Dropping the bottom leg to rest on floor