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§ L · Exercises · QuadricepsUpdated 6/2026

Scissors Jump

Scissors Jump is a jumping lunge exercise that targets the quadriceps and develops explosive lower-body power.

Muscle group
Quadriceps
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise type
Plyometrics
Technique
Moderate technique
Explosive

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Quadriceps

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Stand with your feet hip-width apart and brace your core.

  2. 02

    Step one foot back and lower into a quick lunge, keeping your front knee aligned with your toes and your back knee close to the floor.

  3. 03

    Explosively jump upward using your body weight and switch legs in the air with a scissor motion.

  4. 04

    Land softly in the next lunge and continue alternating legs rhythmically while keeping your chest up.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Scissors Jump is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Keep your core braced throughout and avoid letting your front knee cave inward to maintain proper alignment. Make your landing quiet and controlled for better force transfer and reduced impact.

Scissors Jump is a jumping lunge exercise that targets the quadriceps and develops explosive lower-body power.

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