Lateral Scissor Kicks

Lateral scissor kicks are a core-focused bodyweight exercise performed lying on your back with legs extended just above the ground. The legs move in a controlled, alternating horizontal motion—opening wide and crossing over each other side-to-side. This constant tension activates the lower abdominals, obliques, and hip flexors, making it an effective movement for core endurance, stability, and coordination during ab circuits or bodyweight workouts.