Windshield Wipers
Starting Posture
Lie flat on your back with arms extended out to the sides for stability. Lift your legs up towards the ceiling, keeping them straight and together.
How to Exercise
Slowly lower your legs to one side, keeping them straight, until they are hovering just above the floor. Then, engage your core and lift your legs back to the center. Repeat on the other side, alternating back and forth like windshield wipers.
Breath Control
Inhale as you lower your legs to the side, exhale as you lift them back up to the center.
Common errors
Swinging the legs instead of using core muscles, arching the back instead of engaging core, lifting legs too high or too low, straining neck or shoulders.
Weights
Grips
Variations
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Sample workouts with this movement
Fit! Programs featuring this exercise
FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
Planche Fit!
Gregoire Bellemare
FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
Planche Fit!
Gregoire Bellemare
Comments and tips
Focus on keeping your core engaged throughout the movement to protect your lower back. Start with a small range of motion and gradually increase it as you build strength. Control the movement with your core, avoiding any swinging or momentum.
Cautions
Avoid jerky movements or straining your neck. If you experience any discomfort in your lower back, reduce the range of motion or stop the exercise. Consult with a fitness professional if you have any existing injuries or conditions.