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Side-Lying Scissors
Plane of Motion
Coronal
Muscle Focus
Spring Setting
Light / Medium
1 Spring on Low or Mid Hook
Hip Adductors
Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis, Pectineus
Spinal Stabilizers
Erector Spinae, Semispinalis, Deep Posterior Spinal Group
Other Muscles at Play
Objectives
Increases leg adductor strength and control.
Develops torso and pelvic stabilization while side‐lying as the leg moves.
Connects to the deep internal support system with a coordinated contraction of the abdominal and back muscles to maintain balance throughout the movement.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.
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