The scissor is a progression of the flutter kick, with the primary muscles involved in scissor kicks being the hip flexors and the transverse abdominis , the deepest muscle in the stomach. The hip flexors work to lift and hold your legs slightly off the floor during the exercise.
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The long arm crunch is a modified version of the tradition abdominal crunch. When the arms are extended above the head, it increases the level of resistance placed on the abs . Thus, the traditional ab crunch becomes a bit harder to perform.
Read moreWhy are long arm crunches hard?
The long arm crunch is a modified version of the tradition abdominal crunch. When the arms are extended above the head, it increases the level of resistance placed on the abs . Thus, the traditional ab crunch becomes a bit harder to perform.
Read moreWhat do scissor crunches work?
Benefits of a scissor kick The scissor kick exercise works your core muscles, glutes, quads and adductors . Engaging your core muscles is what allows you to “flutter” your legs up and down. The core muscles include the rectus abdominis, obliques, transverse abdominis, and the hip flexors.1 May 2019
Read moreWhat do scissor crunches work?
Benefits of a scissor kick The scissor kick exercise works your core muscles, glutes, quads and adductors . Engaging your core muscles is what allows you to “flutter” your legs up and down. The core muscles include the rectus abdominis, obliques, transverse abdominis, and the hip flexors.1 May 2019
Read moreWhat muscles do toe touches work?
Stretch Your Hamstrings and Back The classic, standing toe-touch exercise primarily stretches your hamstrings, the three-muscle group in the back of each thigh. This exercise also works the erector-spinae muscles in your lower back. Do the exercise by standing with your legs straight and your feet together.
Read moreWhat do plank toe taps do?
This exercise is great for simultaneously working out your upper and lower body. Incorporating the Plank Toe Touch into our workout routine will help build core strength you could see the best results by really trying to focus on not allowing your hips to sink.
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