Windscreen Wiper

BodyweightIntermediateIsolationEach side
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Quick answer

Windscreen Wiper is an intermediate isolation bodyweight exercise that mainly works the obliques, with the abs assisting.

Written by the GymStreak coaching team

Muscles worked

Front
Back

Primary

Secondary

How to do Windscreen Wiper

  1. 1

    Lie on your back with your arms out wide to the sides. Lift your legs and bend your knees at a 90 degree angle. This is your starting position.

  2. 2

    Keeping your back flat on the floor, lower your knees to one side without touching them on the ground.

  3. 3

    Lift your legs and return back to the starting position.

  4. 4

    Repeat the action on the other side.

Form cues

  • Variation: you can perform this exercise with straight legs to increase difficulty.
  • Perform the reps very slowly, don't rush it!.

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