Exercises / Beginner
Windshield wiper on the ground
- Abs
- Obliques
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 2
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Lying on your back with your legs straight at a 90° angle.
Lift them to one side until your feet touch the ground.
Then switch to the other side and return to the starting position.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Abs
Obliques
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength20
- Explosivity0
- Technique20
- Cardio15
- Mobility20
Sessions
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