Scissors Jump

Technique

How to perform Scissors Jump

1. Begin in a lunge with one foot forward and the rear knee close to the floor.
2. Keep your front knee aligned with the direction of that foot.
3. Drive through both legs and swing your arms to jump upward.
4. While airborne, exchange the positions of your legs.
5. Land with the opposite foot forward and bend the hips and knees to absorb the landing.
6. Regain the lunge position and repeat while maintaining control of each landing.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Maximus, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis.