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CORE · COMPOUND

Hanging Windshield Wiper

An advanced hanging rotation requiring strong trunk and grip control.

Primary musclesObliques, Core
Secondary musclesLats, Grip, Hip flexors
EquipmentPull-up bar
DifficultyAdvanced · Rotation
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How to perform

  1. Build hanging knee and leg raise strength first.
  2. Raise the legs and move them side to side under control.
  3. Return to center before lowering safely.

Tips

  • Control the movement and use a range you can repeat consistently.
  • Choose a load or variation that lets you keep the obliques as the intended focus.

Common mistakes

  • Using more load or speed than you can control.
  • Losing stable body position during the difficult portion.

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