How to do it
Stack your supporting shoulder directly over your bottom elbow.
- 1
Get into a side plank position on your elbow, with your legs stacked.
- 2
Keeping your core tight, raise your top leg as high as you can without breaking form.
- 3
Lower it back down and then lift your bottom leg up to meet the top leg.
- 4
Continue alternating leg lifts for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels and avoid letting your hips drop to maintain proper form.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hips dropping during the leg scissors
- ✕Rotating the torso away from side-facing
- ✕Bending the knees during leg raises