Small Scissors
This ab exercise mainly works your lower abs, with help from your upper abs, obliques and hip flexors. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Time Based
How to do Small Scissors
Lie on your back with hands either to the side or under your hips. Raise your legs off the ground and alternate moving them up and down in a scissor motion.
Common mistakes
Avoid lifting the head or straining the neck. Ensure the lower back remains pressed into the floor.
Breathing
Inhale for a count of three scissor movements; exhale for the next three.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Lower Abs
Secondary Muscles
Upper Abs, Obliques, Hip Flexors
Tertiary Muscles
Quads
