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Scissor Kick

  • Intermediate
  • Body weight
  • Abdominals

Setup instructions

1) Lay on your back and fully extend your legs.

2) Tighten your core and lift your heels a few inches from the floor - point the toes towards the ceiling.

Perform instructions

1) Keep the legs straight as you slowly lift one heel higher from the ground.

2) Pause for a second at the top and gently lower it back.

3) Repeat on the other side.

Interests

Build muscle Bodybuilding Calisthenics Crossfit

Health benefits

Muscular Endurance

Skills

Coordination

Peformed by

Leon Ward’s BurnIt
Personal trainer

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