The Windshield Wiper challenges the rotational capabilities of your midsection while simultaneously testing your core stability.
Online Personal Training Video: Windshield Wiper
How To Do It
1. Lie flat on your back, with your hands extended from your sides in a “T” position.
2. Lift your legs directly above your hips.
3. Rotate legs slowly to the left. Control the motion, stopping just before your feet touch the floor, or slightly tapping them to the floor.
4. Hold for a moment, before returning to the starting position.
5. Perform the same motion on the right side. Repeat.
Online Personal Trainer Tips
1. Adjust difficulty by bending or straightening your legs.
2. Focus on your hips and core by keeping your head, neck, shoulders and arms stationary.
3. Control your motion. Avoid allowing your feet to slam to the ground.
4. If you begin with your legs bent, gradually straighten your legs over time to increase resistance and difficulty. Your goal is to eventually perform the windshield wiper with straight legs.
