Scissors Modification
| Similar Pose Names: | Straight leg stretch,Single straight leg stretch |
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Lie flat on your back. Curl the head and shoulders off the mat. Bring both knees to the chest. Extend both legs straight to the ceiling, place both hands onto the right ankle, and lower the left leg to 45 degrees. Pulse the right leg towards the chest two times and scissor-switch the legs, placing both hands on the left ankle and lowering the right leg to 45 degrees. Repeat.
Abdominal, shoulder, and hip flexibility.
A) The lower leg lowered all the way to the mat. B) The lower leg lowered halfway to the mat.
Ensure that the lower back does not arch and remains pressing towards the mat.
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Pilates Scissors Exercise FAQs
What are the benefits of the Pilates Scissors exercise?
The Pilates Scissor exercise works your core muscles, glutes, quads and adductors. Engaging your core muscles is what allows you to “flutter” your legs up and down. The core muscles include the rectus abdominis, obliques, transverse abdominis, and hip flexors.
What are the precautions of the Pilates Scissors exercise?
The Pilates Scissor exercise is an intermediate-level exercise that requires strength in your core and lower body. If you have lower back issues, tight hip flexors or neck injury, modify the movement. If you’re pregnant, do a different exercise to target your core muscles.
Is the Pilates Scissors exercise good for varicose veins?
Yes. Since varicose veins are primarily caused by inactivity in the legs over a long period of time, doing exercises can help prevent and alleviate the symptoms associated with varicose veins. Scissors exercise is especially helpful because it helps pump blood out of your legs and keeps it flowing in the right direction.
Is the Pilates Scissors exercise good for bike riders?
Yes. It’ll help strengthen your legs and core muscles.
