Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Lying Vertical Scissors on Floor.
A bodyweight core exercise performed lying on your back where you keep both legs raised and alternate lowering them in a vertical scissoring pattern. It targets the lower abs and hip flexors while also engaging the inner and outer thighs.
The Lying Vertical Scissors on Floor 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.
