What is scissor kick in swimming?

scissors kick. noun. a type of swimming kick used esp in the sidestroke, in which one leg is moved forward and the other bent back and they are then brought together again in a scissor-like action. football a kick in which the player leaps into the air raising one leg and brings up his other leg to kick the ball.

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What are scissor kicks good for?

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

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