Standing Scissors Crunch (female)

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Instructions:

  • 1Stand up straight with your feet together
  • 2Raise your right knee and touch it with your left elbow while keeping your hands behind your head
  • 3Return to the starting position and repeat the movement with the opposite elbow and knee
  • 4Continue alternating in a fast and controlled manner
  • 5Remember to engage your core throughout the exercise

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight during the exercise
  • Perform the movement in a controlled manner
  • Do not force your knee up, lift it using your abdominal muscles
  • Breath out as you touch your knee to your elbow, inhale as you return to the starting position

Standing Scissors Crunch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs