Scissor Kick

Scissor Kick is a core exercise focused on Rectus abdominis. You can review average reps and rep standards on one page.

Scissor Kick

Average reps: Intermediate

Reference for an intermediate lifter.

Men 35
Women 27

Scissor Kick: Average reps

Level Men Women
Beginner < 1 < 1
Novice 10 7
Intermediate 35 27
Advanced 67 53
Elite 104 83

Note: These values estimate average reps that can be completed in one set. Bodyweight, range of motion, tempo, and other personal factors can affect performance. See the detailed tables below.

Scissor Kick: Rep standards

Men by bodyweight (lb) [Reps]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
110< 153168110
120< 173368108
130< 183467106
140< 193467104
150< 1103566102
160< 111356599
170< 111356497
180< 112356395
190< 112356293
200< 113356191
210< 113346089
220< 113345987
230< 113345886
240< 113335784
250< 113335682
260< 113335581
270< 113325579
280< 113325478
290< 113315376
300< 113315275
310< 113305173

Men by age [Reps]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15< 15255384
20< 193365100
25< 1103567104
30< 1103567104
35< 1103567104
40< 1103567104
45< 18326297
50< 16285789
55< 14245080
60< 11194371
65< 1< 1143661
70< 1< 1102952
75< 1< 172343
80< 1< 131835
85< 1< 1< 11329
90< 1< 1< 1923

Women by bodyweight (lb) [Reps]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
90< 12245488
100< 14255386
110< 16265384
120< 17275281
130< 18275279
140< 18275177
150< 19275075
160< 19274973
170< 19264871
180< 19264669
190< 19264567
200< 19254466
210< 19254364
220< 19244262
230< 19244161
240< 19234059
250< 19234058
260< 19223956

Women by age [Reps]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15< 11194167
20< 16255180
25< 17275383
30< 17275383
35< 17275383
40< 17275383
45< 15244977
50< 13214471
55< 1< 1173963
60< 1< 1133355
65< 1< 192747
70< 1< 162139
75< 1< 121632
80< 1< 1< 11125
85< 1< 1< 1820
90< 1< 1< 1415

Note: The table values are reference rep counts for one set. Bodyweight data can help estimate relative load, while age data can show trend differences.

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How to read the table

Level Description Distribution
Beginner Has learned proper form and trained consistently for at least 1 month. Bottom 5%
Novice Has trained consistently for at least 6 months. Top 80%
Intermediate Has trained consistently for at least 2 years. Top 50%
Advanced Has trained consistently for more than 5 years. Top 20%
Elite Has specialized in this exercise for more than 5 years. Top 5%

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