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- Intermediate
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- Secondary muscles
- Quadriceps
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- Bodyweight
Criss Cross Leg Raises
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Criss Cross Leg Raises is a bodyweight exercise targeting Abdominals (Rectus Abdominis, Obliques), Hip Flexors (Iliopsoas).
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How to perform it
- Begin by lying flat on your back with your legs extended straight out and your arms resting by your sides or under your lower back for support. Engage your core and lift both legs slightly off the floor.
- Start crisscrossing your legs in a scissor motion, crossing your right leg over your left and then your left leg over your right.
- Gradually move your legs upward while continuing to crisscross until they form a 45-degree angle with your torso. Then, lower them back down to just above the floor, maintaining the crisscross motion throughout.
- Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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