The scissor crunch is an abs exercise that builds a strong core and targets your hip flexors and quads without lifting weights. Here's how to do it, according to a personal trainer.

Crunches get a bad rap, ... Pilates Scissor. Another Pilates mainstay, scissors demand the same core stability as the double-leg stretch, but when extending one leg at a time.

The middle of the routine shifts the focus to the oblique muscles, with movements like side cycles and side scissor crunches. When you do these types of exercises, ...

If this is still too difficult, swap the move for a bicycle crunch that uses a lot of the same muscles as a scissor kick — here’s how to do a bicycle crunch.

Scissor your legs up and down one at a time, starting with the left leg. Move slowly, and point your toes. ... Crunch your arms and legs in, reaching your hands toward your feet ...

Crunches get a bad rap, but they're a solid core exercise. Here's how to do crunches correctly, including 14 other types of crunches you can do. ... Crunch Variation: Pilates Scissor.

This scissor exercise can help you get in-shape at home or in the gym. Use these lying scissor kicks to work-out your abs, hips, glutes and legs in one exercise. ... Bicycle crunch.

Here are the steps to do the basic scissor kick exercise properly, safely, and effectively. Plus, tips on variations to go easier and harder and for properly engaging your abs.