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Scissor kicks

A isolation exercise for the abs, with help from the adductors. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Lie on your back, lower back down, legs raised a little.
  2. Cross the straight legs over and under each other
  3. Keep it smooth and steady

Muscles worked

Scissor kicks: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

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