Stability Ball Scissor Kicks

Another Awesome Stability Ball Workout!

***Exercise Videos Located on Right-Sided Menu Bar --->***

Muscles Worked

Abdominal Muscles

Buy an Exercise Ball

Buy an Exercise Mat

Scissor kicks have been around so long and we often perform them so much they become boring. But, let's face it, without variation in your exercise program, your gains will be limited. Like most of our mentors have told us throughout our lives, you can do anything if you put your mind to it!

So let's add a bit of complexity to the boring, old scissor kicks. However, if you've never tried the classic version, I'd try them first! When they become boring, then come back and learn how to do them with a stability ball.

This is a fairly simple exercise, although it burns. But, that's a good thing, right?! It's supposed to be a challenge. If for some reason it's not burning, it's either to easy for you or you're not doing it correctly (the latter is most likely).

Here it Is

Find yourself an exercise mat or, if you want to do this at home, you can purchase one (look to the right -->). Lay down on the mat. Place one leg on the top of the ball and the other on the side. Place you hands under your butt first if you've never tried this exercise. If you want a harder version, place your hands to the sides with your hands flat on the floor. This engages a large menagerie of core stabilizing muscles.

Squeeze your legs together, grabbing the ball between your calves. Keep your back flat on the floor by contracting your abs. Lift the ball off the ground and slowly start "kicking" your legs by rotating your hips. Remember to keep your back flat throughout the exercise.

Alternate the height of your feet! (watch the video below)

Make sure you perform continuous movement for at least 90 seconds if you can.

Step 1: Lay down on the exercise mat and grab the ball with your legs. Place your hands in the desired position (described above). Raise your legs up.
Step 2: Now rotate your hips, alternating the position of your feet. Keep your back flat on the ground!
Step 3: Keep alternating your legs. Don't stop moving for at least 90 seconds if you can.

Always remember to go slow in all these exercises. Remember, quality is always better than quantity!!

Top of Page

Have Something To Say? Say It Here!

Questions? Comments? Stories? Let's hear what you have to say!

Enter Your Title

Tell Us Your Story! [ ? ]

Close Help Entering your story is easy to do. Just type!... Your story will appear on a Web page exactly the way you enter it here. You can wrap a word in square brackets to make it appear bold. For example [my story] would show as my story on the Web page containing your story. TIP: Since most people scan Web pages, include your best thoughts in your first paragraph.

Upload 1-4 Pictures or Graphics (optional) [ ? ]

Close Help Do you have some pictures or graphics to add? Great! Click the button and find the first one on your computer. Select it and click on the button to choose it. Then click on the link if you want to upload up to 3 more images.

Add a Picture/Graphic Caption (optional) 

Click here to upload more images (optional)

Add a Picture/Graphic Caption (optional) 

Add a Picture/Graphic Caption (optional) 

Add a Picture/Graphic Caption (optional) 

Author Information (optional)

To receive credit as the author, enter your information below.

Your Name	(first or full name)
Your Location	(ex. City, State, Country)

Submit Your Contribution

Check box to agree to these submission guidelines.

(You can preview and edit on the next page)

Return from Stability Ball Scissor Kicks to Ab Workouts

Return from Stability Ball Scissor Kicks to the Smart Strength Training Homepage

Top of Page