Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Side Lying Scissors.
Side Lying Scissors is a floor exercise performed on your side in which you move both legs in a vertical scissoring motion to target the outer and inner thighs. The movement also engages the glutes and requires core stability to keep the body properly aligned.
The Side Lying Scissors is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
