Scissors lying supine

AdvancedUpdated 27/02/2026

Position

Scissors lying supine

Muscle map

Scissors lying supine

Starting position

4

How to perform it

Perform the described pattern with controlled movement and a stable body position. Prioritize the quality of each repetition over speed or repetition count. Prioritize control over speed. Maintain useful tension through the range and deliberately reset the starting position before the next repetition.

Muscles worked

absglutes and flexors of hipquadriceps

Tips

Do not turn the final repetitions into fast or partial movements. Aim to load abdominals, glutes and hip flexors and quadriceps without sacrificing position; at advanced level, progress control first and then add load, repetitions or complexity.

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