Scissor Jumps (male)
Also known as: scissor jump male
Scissor Jumps (male) pairs pure bodyweight leverage with work capacity you can repeat daily — a graduate-level take on the pattern.
How to do Scissor Jumps (male)
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Jump off the ground and simultaneously cross your right leg in front of your left leg.
- As you land, quickly switch legs, crossing your left leg in front of your right leg.
- Continue alternating legs and jumping as quickly as possible.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Scissor Jumps (male) Sets and Reps by Goal
Strength
10 rounds of 30 seconds all-out with 60 seconds of easy movement. Add one round before you add intensity to the rounds you have.
Hypertrophy
5 rounds of 3 minutes hard with 90 seconds easy. Hold the same effort from the first round to the last.
Endurance
40-60 minutes steady, or 3 blocks of 12 minutes at threshold. Cut the round short the moment your movement quality drops.
Common Scissor Jumps (male) Mistakes
Landing loudly and letting the joints absorb the impact
Land through the mid-foot with soft knees and keep the contact quiet.
Letting posture collapse once the breathing gets heavy
Reset tall through the ribs every time the shoulders start creeping up.
Letting conditioning volume eat into lifting recovery
Cap hard conditioning at two sessions a week while strength is the priority.
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Scissor Jumps (male) — Frequently Asked Questions
How do you do the Scissor Jumps (male)?
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Jump off the ground and simultaneously cross your right leg in front of your left leg. As you land, quickly switch legs, crossing your left leg in front of your right leg. Use your bodyweight only and keep the movement controlled through the full range. The animated GIF above shows the complete rep at normal speed.
What muscles does the Scissor Jumps (male) work?
The Scissor Jumps (male) primarily targets the cardiovascular system. It is classified as a cardio exercise and is performed with your bodyweight only.
How many sets and reps of the Scissor Jumps (male) should I do?
For muscle growth: 5 rounds of 3 minutes hard with 90 seconds easy. Hold the same effort from the first round to the last. Adjust the load rather than the rep target if form breaks down before the final rep.
Is the Scissor Jumps (male) good for beginners?
Not usually. The Scissor Jumps (male) is an advanced movement that assumes existing strength and joint control. Build up through easier cardio progressions first, then add this once the basics feel comfortable.
What can I do instead of the Scissor Jumps (male)?
Try the Jump Rope, Walking On Stepmill or the Walking On Incline Treadmill. Each trains the cardiovascular system with a similar movement pattern, so you can swap based on the equipment you have available.
Is the Scissor Jumps (male) the same as the scissor jump male?
Yes. The Scissor Jumps (male) is also commonly called the scissor jump male. Different gyms and training programs label it differently, but "scissor jump male" refer to this same movement.
