Dumbbell Floor Wiper
Description
The Dumbbell Floor Wiper is an exercise that involves lying on the floor with a dumbbell in hand and moving the weight from side to side in a sweeping motion, engaging the core and oblique muscles. It is a challenging exercise that requires balance and stability.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Floor Wiper Instructions
- Lie flat on your back with your legs straight and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
- Lift your legs up so they are perpendicular to the floor and your hips are at a 90-degree angle.
- Slowly lower your legs to one side, keeping them straight and maintaining the 90-degree angle at your hips.
- Bring your legs back up to the starting position and then lower them to the other side.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Dumbbell Floor Wiper Form & Visual
Dumbbell Floor Wiper Benefits
- Targets multiple muscle groups including the abs, obliques, and shoulders
- Improves core stability and balance
- Increases upper body strength and endurance
- Can be modified for different fitness levels by adjusting weight and reps
- Requires minimal equipment and can be done at home or in the gym
Dumbbell Floor Wiper Muscles Worked
- Rectus Abdominis
- Obliques
- Transverse Abdominis
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Lower Back
Dumbbell Floor Wiper Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Floor Press
- Dumbbell Bench Press
- Dumbbell Flyes
- Dumbbell Pullover
- Dumbbell Skull Crusher
- Dumbbell Tricep Extension
- Dumbbell Kickback
- Dumbbell Row
- Dumbbell Deadlift
- Dumbbell Squat
