Hanging Windshield Wipers


Differentiation: Mechanics

This variation of a knee raise is unique. Here is how: you hold your upper body as parallel to the floor as you can | and twist your legs and hips side to side. This exercise uses gravity and body weight | to work your entire core, but primarily your abs.


Starting Position

To get into starting position, do this...

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1) Locate a pull-up bar.
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2) Jump up and grab the pull-up bar.
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3) Grasp the pull-up bar with both hands
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4) Allow your legs to hang straight down.
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5) Place your feet together.

Main Mechanics

Once in starting position, do this...

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1) This is the starting position.
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2) Bend your legs and raise your feet up to the level your head.
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3) Inhale as you swing your feet rightward.
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4) Then, swing your feet leftward.
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5) Continue reps until you have completed a full set, alternating movements for each rep.
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6) This is the ending position.
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7) Return to the starting position.


Proper Form

Pay special attention to following proper form by...

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Be sure to raise your legs in a controlled motion.
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Keep your arms straight.


Gear Advice

For your hands, we encourage you to order heavy leather weight lifting straps - to take the stress off your hands and help with your grip.

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