Exercise guide

Leg Wiper

The Leg Wiper targets the obliques and core by rotating the legs side to side while maintaining upper body stability.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Beginner
Movement
Isolation
Bodyweight
Yes
How to

How to do the Leg Wiper

  1. 01

    Lie flat on your back with your arms extended out to the sides for support.

  2. 02

    Lift your legs straight up toward the ceiling.

  3. 03

    Keep your shoulders pressed into the floor.

  4. 04

    Lower your legs slowly to one side.

  5. 05

    Bring your legs back to the center.

  6. 06

    Lower to the opposite side and continue alternating.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Keep your core braced throughout
  • Move slowly and with control
  • Avoid lifting your shoulders off the floor
Muscles

Muscles worked

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Leg Wiper work?

The Leg Wiper primarily targets the Abs.

Is the Leg Wiper a compound or isolation exercise?

The 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 Leg Wiper?

The Leg Wiper is a bodyweight exercise. No equipment is needed.

What difficulty level is the Leg Wiper?

The Leg Wiper is rated as beginner difficulty. It is suitable for those new to resistance training.

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