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Windshield Wiper

Leg sweeps side to side from a hang. Hanging from the bar, you raise your legs up to the bar and sweep them left and right like a windshield wiper.

Category
Bodyweight
Muscles
Abs, Core, Grip
Level
Expert
Equipment
Pull-up bar

How to do the Windshield Wiper, step by step

  1. Hang from the bar and bring your straight legs up.
  2. Lower your legs, together, to one side.
  3. Sweep through the middle to the other side.
  4. Each side counts.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Legs drop lowkeep the movement up high.
  • Body swingsslow down.

How to scale the Windshield Wiper

If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:

  • Lying on the floor
  • With bent knees

These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.

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