Jumping-Jack Scissor Jump
Level up your cardio with Jumping-Jack Scissor Jumps. This high-intensity move combines split-stance agility with explosive rhythm to torch calories and build lower-body power.
The Jumping-Jack Scissor Jump is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and calves / shins, with help from the glutes & hips and shoulders. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Jumping-Jack Scissor Jump Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Upper Calf (gastrocnemius)
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
How to do the Jumping-Jack Scissor Jump
Setup
Standing upright with feet together and hands by your sides or lightly clinched at chest height, engage your core for stability.
Movement
Initiate the movement by simultaneously jumping your feet apart in a split stance, with one foot forward and one foot back while keeping your chest upright.
Explosively jump again, swapping the positions of your feet so that the front foot moves back and the back foot moves forward.
Maintain a consistent rhythm throughout the movement, landing softly on the balls of your feet to minimize impact.
Keep your arms moving in coordination with your leg movements, swinging them forward and backward in opposition to your legs to maintain balance.
Jumping-Jack Scissor Jump FAQs
What muscles does the Jumping-Jack Scissor Jump work?
The Jumping-Jack Scissor Jump mainly works the quads and calves / shins, with help from the glutes & hips and shoulders. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gastrocnemius.
What equipment do you need for the Jumping-Jack Scissor Jump?
None. The Jumping-Jack Scissor Jump is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Jumping-Jack Scissor Jump a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
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