Straight-Leg Wiper
Strengthen your core with Straight-Leg Wipers! This exercise targets your abs and obliques for a stronger, more toned midsection.
The Straight-Leg Wiper mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

Straight-Leg Wiper Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Straight-Leg Wiper Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Straight-Leg Wiper
Lie flat on your back on a comfortable surface, with your arms stretched out to the sides for stability. Your palms should be facing down.
Lift your legs together off the ground, keeping them straight, until they are perpendicular to the floor. This is your starting position.
Keeping your legs straight and together, lower them to the right side of your body, aiming to get them as close to the ground as possible without touching it. Ensure your shoulder blades remain in contact with the ground to prevent too much torque on your spine.
Use your oblique muscles to pull your legs back to the starting position above you.
Now, lower your legs to the left side of your body in the same controlled manner.
Alternate sides in a "wiping" motion, like windshield wipers.
Continue for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining control and stability throughout the movement.
Tips: Engage your core throughout the exercise to provide stability and support for your lower back. Move in a controlled manner to maximize muscle engagement and to avoid using momentum. If the exercise is too difficult at first, try bending the knees slightly or performing the movement with a smaller range of motion. Always warm up before engaging in this or any advanced core exercise to prevent injury.
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Straight-Leg Wiper FAQs
What muscles does the Straight-Leg Wiper work?
The Straight-Leg Wiper mainly works the core. The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Straight-Leg Wiper?
None. The Straight-Leg Wiper is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Straight-Leg Wiper variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Half Wiper, Isometric Wiper, Lower-Ab Swipe and Lying Shoulder Raised Windshield Wiper.
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