When it comes to working our abdominal muscles, many of us will stick to the basics, and opt for crunches, sit-ups, and planks to work our midsection. That said, not all ab exercises are created equal, and one that doesn’t get a lot of attention (but does a great job at working your core) is the humble scissor kick. As the name suggests, this exercise involves lying on your back and kicking your legs in a criss-cross motion, like a pair of scissors.
This ab exercise often gets confused with butterfly or flutter kicks, but it’s a completely different move. Read on to find out more about how to do scissor kicks, the benefits, and the different variations to add to your routine.
