Exercise guide · Intermediate · Cardio

Scissor Jumps (Male): How to Do It & Muscles Worked

Scissor jumps are a plyometric cardio exercise that involves jumping and alternating the crossing of your legs in mid-air. This movement elevates the heart rate and challenges coordination and lower body strength.

Primary muscles
Not recorded
Secondary muscles
Quads , Hamstrings , Calves
Equipment
Body Weight
Level · type
Intermediate · Cardio
Demonstration of the scissor jumps (male)
Front view: muscles worked by the scissor jumps (male). Secondary: quads, hamstrings and calves.
Back view: muscles worked by the scissor jumps (male). Secondary: quads, hamstrings and calves.
Primary Secondary

How to do the scissor jumps (male)

  1. Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Step 2: Jump off the ground and simultaneously cross your right leg in front of your left leg.
  3. Step 3: As you land, quickly switch legs, crossing your left leg in front of your right leg.
  4. Step 4: Continue alternating legs and jumping as quickly as possible.
  5. Step 5: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Step-by-step instructions and demonstration media are from the ExerciseDB exercise dataset.

This guide is general fitness information, not medical advice. Stop if an exercise causes pain and speak to a doctor or physiotherapist about injuries or health conditions before starting a new programme.