Scissors
The scissors exercise is an advanced exercise which promotes stability of the pelvis and lower back during lower limb movements.
Method:
- Laying on your back with the knees bent and feet flat on the floor, maintaining the neutral position of the spine.
- Gently pull the belly button in and contract the pelvic floor.
- Breathe in and as you exhale lift the toes of one foot so you are just on one heel, before lifting the leg off the floor so that the shin is parallel to the floor.
- Do the same with the other leg.
- From there, breathe in again and gently lower one leg towards the floor so that either the toes(easier) or the heel (harder) touches the floor.
- Return the leg to the yop position and repeat with the other leg.
- Aim to perform 2-3 sets of 10 repetitions.
