Scissor Kick

Calisthenics / Beginner

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Equipment Needed

  • Exercise Mat

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  • 21 reps
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Average Sitewide Scissor Kick Reps

  • 21 reps
    average reps
  • 22 reps
    best reps
  • 2
    times logged
  • #174
    popularity rank

Average Male Scissor Kick Reps

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    average reps
  • 0 reps
    best reps
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  • #129
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Average Female Scissor Kick Reps

How to do Scissor Kick:

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scissor kick is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the abs ...more

scissor kick is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the abs.

The only scissor kick equipment that you really need is the following: exercise mat. There are however many different scissor kick variations that you can try out that may require different types of scissor kick equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper scissor kick form is easy with the step by step scissor kick instructions, scissor kick tips, and the instructional scissor kick technique video on this page. scissor kick is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the scissor kick video, learn how to do the scissor kick, and then be sure and browse through the scissor kick workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Keep your arms stationary throughout.
  2. Keep your abdominals tight.

Variations

  1. Add ankle weights for a more intense workout.
  2. Slow down the kicking movement and hold the leg that is upward for a couple of counts before switching legs.
  3. Place your hands under your buttocks instead of keeping them at your side.

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation

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Equipment Needed

  • Exercise Mat

Tips

  1. Keep your arms stationary throughout.
  2. Keep your abdominals tight.

Variations

  1. Add ankle weights for a more intense workout.
  2. Slow down the kicking movement and hold the leg that is upward for a couple of counts before switching legs.
  3. Place your hands under your buttocks instead of keeping them at your side.

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation