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Criss Cross Leg Raises
The Criss Cross Leg Raises is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors assisting. Follow the 6 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Abs
- Also works
- Hip flexors
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Body part
- Waist
Step by step
- Lie on your back with your legs extended and arms by your sides or under your lower back for support.
- Engage your core and lift both legs a few centimeters off the floor.
- Raise your legs upward while crossing one leg over the other in a scissor-like motion.
- Lower your legs back down in a controlled motion while switching which leg crosses on top.
- Maintain tension in your core and keep your lower back pressed into the floor.
- Continue performing criss-cross raises for the desired number of repetitions or time.
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