Instructions:
- 1Lie down on your back with legs straight and arms out to your sides for support
- 2Raise your feet in the air, slightly above the ground
- 3Start moving your legs in a scissors motion: lift one leg higher and lower the other, then switch
- 4Keep your legs as straight as possible throughout the motion
- 5Continue for the prescribed number of repetitions
Tips:
- Engage your core and keep your lower back pressed against the floor during the exercise to reduce any strain
- Perform the movements in a controlled fashion to maximize muscle engagement
- Avoid holding your breath - inhale as you lower your legs and exhale as you lift