Cardio exercise · body weight
Scissor Jumps (Male)
The scissor jumps (male) is a bodyweight exercise that targets your heart and lungs, with the quadriceps, hamstrings and calves assisting.
- Target muscle
- Cardiovascular system
- Also works
- Quadriceps, hamstrings, calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Cardio
How to 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.
- Continue alternating legs and jumping as quickly as possible.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Work in intervals — for example 30–45 seconds on and 15–30 seconds off for 6–10 rounds — or keep a steady pace for 10–20 minutes.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is your heart and lungs. The quadriceps, hamstrings and calves work as secondary muscles. See all cardio exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
