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How to do Isometric Wipers

Isometric wipers are a challenging bodyweight exercise that targets the pectorals while also engaging the shoulders, triceps, and core. The movement requires significant core strength and control as you move your legs side to side while keeping your upper body stable.

Isometric Wipers demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Shoulders, Triceps and Core
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Advanced
Category
Chest

How to do Isometric Wipers, step by step

  1. Start by lying flat on your back on a mat or bench.
  2. Extend your arms straight out to the sides, perpendicular to your body.
  3. Engage your core and lift both legs off the ground, keeping them together and straight.
  4. Slowly lower your legs to one side, aiming to touch the ground with your feet while maintaining control.
  5. Pause for a moment, then use your core to lift your legs back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat the movement, this time lowering your legs to the opposite side.
  7. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Isometric Wipers works your chest as the main mover, with help from your shoulders, triceps and core.

Track Isometric Wipers in SPLYT

Isometric Wipers is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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