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Exercise guide
Bodyweight Floor Leg Wiper
The Bodyweight Floor Leg Wiper is a challenging core exercise that targets the abs and obliques while improving rotational control. Moving the legs side to side increases core demand and coordination.
Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Isolation
Bodyweight
Yes
Sculpt
How to
How to do the Bodyweight Floor Leg Wiper
- 01
Lie flat on your back with arms extended out to your sides for support.
- 02
Raise your legs straight up toward the ceiling.
- 03
Brace your core and keep your shoulders pressed into the floor.
- 04
Slowly lower your legs to one side while keeping them straight.
- 05
Bring your legs back to the center with control.
- 06
Lower your legs to the opposite side.
- 07
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of reps.
Performance tips
Cues that matter
- Move slowly to maintain control.
- Avoid letting your shoulders lift off the floor.
- Bend your knees slightly if needed to reduce difficulty.
Common questions
Frequently asked
What muscles does the Bodyweight Floor Leg Wiper work?
The Bodyweight Floor Leg Wiper primarily targets the Abs.
Is the Bodyweight Floor Leg Wiper a compound or isolation exercise?
The Bodyweight Floor Leg Wiper is an isolation exercise, meaning it focuses on a single muscle group through one joint movement.
What equipment do I need for the Bodyweight Floor Leg Wiper?
The Bodyweight Floor Leg Wiper is a bodyweight exercise. No equipment is needed.
What difficulty level is the Bodyweight Floor Leg Wiper?
The Bodyweight Floor Leg Wiper is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.
