Stool Seated Scissors Lift Crunch

1. Start by sitting down on the edge of a padded stool or a bench. Place your hands behind your buttocks and slightly lean back, resting your weight on your palms. Ensure that your fingers are pointing away from your body or to the sides for better support.

2. Extend your legs out in front of you and lift them slightly off the ground, keeping them as straight as possible.

3. Engage your core muscles and lift your chest slightly to maintain a straight spine.

4. Commence the scissors movement by lifting your right leg higher, while simultaneously lowering your left leg without touching the ground.

5. Without pausing, switch the position of your legs, lifting your left leg higher as you lower your right leg.

6. Continue alternating your legs in a scissor-like motion for the desired number of repetitions. Each left-right switch counts as one repetition.

7. Maintain a controlled movement throughout the exercise, focusing on engaging your abdominal muscles and keeping your lower back pressed against the padding.

8. After completing a set, relax your legs and take a brief rest before starting the next set.

Remember to breathe evenly throughout the exercise and to stop if you feel any discomfort or pain, especially in your lower back or hip flexors. Adjust the difficulty by changing the speed of your leg movements or the height to which you lift your legs.

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