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Side-Lying Scissors

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Animated demonstration of the Side-Lying Scissors

How to do the Side-Lying Scissors

  1. 1Lie on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.
  2. 2Prop your upper body up on your forearm, keeping your elbow directly under your shoulder.
  3. 3Engage your core and lift your top leg up and down in a controlled scissor motion.
  4. 4Keep your movements slow and controlled, focusing on engaging your core muscles.

Muscle group

Core

Type

Reps Only

Equipment

None needed

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