CORE: "Jack LaLanne" Scissor Cross

Directions: Perform Dynamic Warm-Up exercises at “beginning” of workout
for maximum benefit and improvement.
Pick a safe level; never be unsafe or exceed your capacity to “control” your body!

1. In supine position, lift legs straight out at about 45°.

2. Open legs wide--or as wide as your current flexibility allows.

3. Crisscross back and forth by taking the left over the right then the right over the left.

Tips: I learned this one from studying old Jack LaLanne Show videos.  This one can get the lower ABS engaged pretty good plus you get a nice dynamic groin stretch while you're at it.  Start slow because it can strain your groin if you are tight in these areas.

• Note that some experts don't recommend "straight leg" exercises like this because of the added pressure on the spine.  I don't do them a lot, but let me say this, they worked for Jack LaLanne and he's still working out two hours a day at 90+ and can kick both of our asses at the same time!  Plus his old critics are now all dead!  Hey--it's worth doing them to get a "chi hit" from Jack!

*Note: This exercise is intended for "normal healthy" individuals.  If you have an injury, or abnormal pain is present,
see your physician or a certified physical therapist before continuing your exercises. 

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(Updated 3.7.08)

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