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Swiss Ball Windshield Wipers

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Swiss Ball Windshield Wipers

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Swiss Ball Windshield Wipers can help you build a strong core on both sides of your body by emphasizing the obliques. This exercise also provides mobility and stability to the hips and lower back.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Lie on your back with your arms stretched out to the sides and resting your palms on the floor. Squeeze the Swiss ball between your feet and lift your legs towards the ceiling.
  • Step 2

    While squeezing the ball, lower your legs to the sides as low as possible without lifting your upper back or arms off the floor. Then return the ball back to the center and repeat on the opposite side.

Muscle Groups

Swiss Ball Windshield Wipers targets Abs, Hip Abductors, Obliques as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Be sure to control the entire range of motion. Point your feet, don't let them hang loose.
  • Keep your upper back and arms in contact with the floor throughout the movement.