Lying Abdominal Scissors Crunch

Lying Abdominal Scissors Crunch

Positioning:
1. Lie flat on your back on a mat or the floor.
2. Extend your legs straight up towards the ceiling, keeping your feet together.
3. Your arms should be extended straight out above your head or kept at your sides for stability. If comfortable, you can also place your hands behind your head for neck support.
4. Engage your core by pulling your belly button towards your spine.

Movement:
1. Slowly lower your left leg towards the floor while simultaneously raising your right arm above your head.
2. Keep your back flat against the floor, ensuring that your lower back does not arch.
3. Bring your left leg back up to the starting position while returning your right arm to the starting position.
4. Next, lower your right leg toward the floor while raising your left arm above your head.
5. Return to the starting position again.
6. Repeat this movement in a controlled fashion, alternating between legs and arms for a desired number of repetitions (typically 10-15 per side is a good start).

Tips:
- Focus on using your abdominal muscles to control the movement rather than your legs or arms.
- Avoid lifting your head or shoulders off the ground to maintain proper form.
- Breathe steadily throughout the exercise; exhale when lowering the leg and inhale when returning.