Exercise guide
Scissor Kick
Scissor Kicks are a dynamic bodyweight abdominal exercise in which the legs alternate between high and low positions. Although categorized as stretching in the source data, the supplied movement is performed as repeated strength work.
Training context
Muscles Worked by Scissor Kicks
The abdominals stabilize the pelvis while the hip flexors raise and lower the legs. The quadriceps also help keep the knees extended even though they are not listed in the source metadata.
Lower leg positions increase the leverage on the trunk. The heels should remain higher when the lower back cannot stay comfortably controlled.
Technique overview
Use a leg height that protects the lower back
Lie on the back and lift both legs into a manageable starting position. Lower one leg as the other rises, then switch without letting either heel strike the floor. Keep breathing and shorten the range if the lower back arches or the movement becomes jerky.
Treat this as an overview and use a range, pace, and setup you can control.