Lying Windshield Wiper (female)

Lying Windshield Wiper demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie flat on your back with your arms spread out to the sides for support.
  • 2Raise your legs so they're perpendicular to the ground.
  • 3Keeping your legs straight and together, lower them to one side as far as you can.
  • 4Bring your legs back to the starting position and lower them to the other side.
  • 5Continue this back and forth movement.

Tips:

  • Ensure to keep your back flat on the ground throughout the exercise.
  • Keep your movements slow and controlled to fully engage your core muscles.
  • Breathe out as you lower your legs to the side and breathe in as you bring them back to the center.
  • Modify the range of motion to your capacity if you're a beginner.

Lying Windshield Wiper Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs