Ab Scissors demonstration

Ab Scissors

Learn how to do the Ab Scissors with proper form, setup, and execution.

This none movement primarily targets waist, including abdominals.

How to Perform Ab Scissors

  1. 1

    Sit on an exercise mat, lean back, and place your hands on the floor to your sides for balance.

  2. 2

    Engage your abs and raise your feet several inches off the floor, keeping your knees extended.

  3. 3

    Take a breath and cross your legs by bringing the right one over the left.

  4. 4

    Immediately uncross them and move the left leg over the right.

  5. 5

    Keep alternating legs, breathing steadily throughout.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions