How to Do Criss Cross Leg Raises

Criss Cross Leg Raises is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Criss Cross Leg Raises

  1. 01Lie supine on the floor with arms at the sides and legs extended straight.
  2. 02Lift both heels six inches off the ground and point the toes forward.
  3. 03Wide the legs apart, then bring them back together, crossing the right ankle over the left.
  4. 04Open the legs again and then cross the left ankle over the right.
  5. 05Maintain a rhythmic scissor motion while keeping the abdominal wall braced.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Criss Cross Leg Raises

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Press the small of the back into the floor throughout the movement to prevent the lumbar spine from arching.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Criss Cross Leg Raises questions

What muscles does Criss Cross Leg Raises work?

Criss Cross Leg Raises is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Criss Cross Leg Raises correctly?

Lie supine on the floor with arms at the sides and legs extended straight. Lift both heels six inches off the ground and point the toes forward. Wide the legs apart, then bring them back together, crossing the right ankle over the left. Open the legs again and then cross the left ankle over the right. Maintain a rhythmic scissor motion while keeping the abdominal wall braced.

What is the A90 coach tip for Criss Cross Leg Raises?

Press the small of the back into the floor throughout the movement to prevent the lumbar spine from arching.

Is Criss Cross Leg Raises suitable for beginners?

Criss Cross Leg Raises is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Criss Cross Leg Raises?

No. Criss Cross Leg Raises is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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