Scissor Kicks Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Scissor Kicks Rep Standards

Compare your Scissor Kicks performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.

LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice10
Intermediate35
Advanced67
Elite104

Scissor Kicks Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Scissor Kicks strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 163269111
120 lbs< 183469109
130 lbs< 193568107
140 lbs< 1103568105
150 lbs< 1113667103
160 lbs< 1123666100
170 lbs< 112366598
180 lbs< 113366496
190 lbs< 113366394
200 lbs< 114366292
210 lbs< 114356190
220 lbs< 114356088
230 lbs< 114355987
240 lbs< 114345885
250 lbs< 114345783
260 lbs< 114345682
270 lbs< 114335680
280 lbs< 114335579
290 lbs< 114325477
300 lbs< 114325376
310 lbs< 114315274
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 13255589
100 lbs< 15265487
110 lbs< 17275485
120 lbs< 18285382
130 lbs< 19285380
140 lbs< 19285278
150 lbs< 110285176
160 lbs< 110285074
170 lbs< 110274972
180 lbs< 110274770
190 lbs< 110274668
200 lbs< 110264567
210 lbs< 110264465
220 lbs< 110254363
230 lbs< 110254262
240 lbs< 110244160
250 lbs< 110244159
260 lbs< 110234057

Scissor Kicks Standards by Age

Discover how Scissor Kicks strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 16265485
20< 1103466101
25< 1113668105
30< 1113668105
35< 1113668105
40< 1113668105
45< 19336398
50< 17295890
55< 15255181
60< 12204472
65< 1< 1153762
70< 1< 1113053
75< 1< 182444
80< 1< 141936
85< 1< 1< 11430
90< 1< 1< 11024
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 12204268
20< 17265281
25< 18285484
30< 18285484
35< 18285484
40< 18285484
45< 16255078
50< 14224572
55< 1< 1184064
60< 1< 1143456
65< 1< 1102848
70< 1< 172240
75< 1< 131733
80< 1< 1< 11226
85< 1< 1< 1921
90< 1< 1< 1516

Scissor Kicks Overview

Scissor Kicks are an effective core exercise that targets the lower abdominal muscles through a controlled, alternating leg movement, helping to improve core strength and stability.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

None

How To Perform the Scissor Kicks

  1. Lie flat on your back on an exercise mat with your legs fully extended and your arms by your sides, palms facing down.
  2. Engage your core by drawing your belly button towards your spine.
  3. Lift both legs about 6 inches off the ground while keeping your lower back pressed into the mat.
  4. Begin the movement by lifting your right leg higher towards the ceiling while lowering your left leg closer to the ground, but without touching it.
  5. Alternate the position of your legs in a controlled, scissor-like motion by lowering your right leg and lifting your left leg.
  6. Continue to alternate legs for the desired number of repetitions or duration, maintaining core engagement throughout the exercise.
  7. Remember to breathe steadily throughout the movement, exhaling as you lift each leg and inhaling as you switch.

Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Scissor Kicks for proper technique and tips.

Pro Tips for Scissor Kicks

  • Keep your lower back pressed into the mat to prevent strain.
  • Move your legs in a controlled manner to maintain tension on the abdominals.
  • Avoid holding your breath; maintain a steady breathing pattern.
  • If you experience lower back discomfort, place your hands under your glutes for support.

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