Hanging Windshield Wiper

A bodyweight exercise for the obliques and rectus abdominis.

  • Core
  • Bodyweight

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Muscles worked

MainObliques, Rectus abdominis
AlsoLatissimus dorsi, Forearm flexors

Setup

A high pull-up bar; bent knees to start.

How to do it well

  • Hang and raise the legs to the bar
  • Swing the legs side to side like wipers
  • Control the swing with the obliques

Common mistakes

  • Letting the legs drop between reps
  • Swinging the whole body

Free programs with Hanging Windshield Wiper

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.