Core · Bodyweight
Lying Vertical Scissors on Floor
How to do the lying vertical scissors on floor, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Reps
- Movement
- Flexion
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Lie on your back with your legs extended straight up toward the ceiling and your lower back pressed into the floor. Lower one leg toward the ground while keeping the other up, then switch in a controlled scissoring motion.
- 1Feel your lower abs and hip flexors control each leg
- 2Press your lower back flat into the floor throughout
- 3Move the legs slowly and with control
Common mistakes
- Do not let your lower back arch off the floor
- Avoid swinging the legs with momentum
- Do not hold your breath as you scissor
Muscles worked
The lying vertical scissors on floor mainly works the lower abs and hip flexors, with the upper abs, obliques, and quads assisting.
- Lower AbsPrimary
- Hip FlexorsPrimary
- Upper AbsSupport
- ObliquesSupport
- QuadsSupport
- HamstringsMinor
- AdductorsMinor
Kovo programs the lying vertical scissors on floor for you and tracks it every session.
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Last reviewed June 2026.