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Arm Scissors

Arm Scissors

ChestShoulders Full GymNO EQUIPMENT Stretching
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Primary musclesChest، Shoulders
EquipmentFull Gym، NO EQUIPMENT
LevelStretching
Suggested3 × 8–12

Overview

Arm scissors, also called scissor exercises or arm swings, are a dynamic bodyweight movement that works the pectoral and shoulder muscles. You perform it by moving the arms forward and back in a scissor-like pattern. Use it as a warm-up before harder training to prepare your upper body for activity.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Start Position

    Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.

  2. 2

    Extend Arms

    Stretch your arms out to the sides at shoulder height.

  3. 3

    Cross Over

    Swing your arms across your chest, overlapping one over the other like scissors.

  4. 4

    Return and Repeat

    Open your arms back to the sides and repeat for 15-20 reps.

Muscles worked

Target

Chest، Shoulder، Trapezius

Muscles worked — Arm Scissors

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