This exercise is aimed at fighting enemy number one – the lower abdominals.

Starting position: lie on the floor, stretch and close your legs. Place your hands palms down under your buttocks to support your back. Keep your head on the floor, do not raise your lower back. This will help you avoid back problems. Do a breathing exercise, draw in your stomach and hold your breath. Now move into the main pose.
Basic pose: Raise your legs together 8-9 centimeters above the floor. Make scissor-style swings as wide as possible so that one leg is above or below the other. The toes should be stretched out. Do this for eight to ten counts. Exhale. Repeat three times.

Do’s and Don’ts

• Always keep your palms under your buttocks and press your lower back against the floor so as not to injure your back. Don’t let your back arch.

• During the “scissors” feet should be no higher than 7-9 centimeters above the floor. This gives the most tension to the abdominals.

• Always point your toes out to add stress to your abs and thighs.

• Keep your head down.

• Mahi should be done as widely and quickly as possible.