Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Lying Criss-Cross Legs.
Lying Criss-Cross Legs is a floor exercise performed on your back in which you lift both legs a few inches off the ground and rapidly cross them over one another in a scissoring pattern. It targets the inner and outer thighs while engaging the lower abdominals and core for stability.
The Lying Criss-Cross Legs is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
