Side Plank Scissors
Expert Advice
Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels and avoid letting your hips drop to maintain proper form.
How-to-do Steps
- Get into a side plank position on your elbow, with your legs stacked.
- Keeping your core tight, raise your top leg as high as you can without breaking form.
- Lower it back down and then lift your bottom leg up to meet the top leg.
- Continue alternating leg lifts for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
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Muscles Worked
Side Plank Scissors primarily targets the Abs, with Strength mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Abs100%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Side Plank Scissors work?
Side Plank Scissors primarily targets the Abs. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Side Plank Scissors?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Side Plank Scissors suitable for beginners?
Side Plank Scissors is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
