Hanging Half Windmill
Description
The hanging half windmill hangs from a bar, raises the legs, and rotates them to one side — performing half of a windshield wiper motion. It builds oblique strength and grip endurance from a hanging position.
Equipment Required
Hanging Half Windmill Instructions
- Hang from a pull-up bar with straight arms.
- Raise your legs to about 90 degrees (L-position).
- Rotate your legs to one side — lowering them toward that side.
- Return to center.
- You can alternate sides or work one side at a time.
- The “half” means you only go to one side rather than full windshield wiper side-to-side.
- Maintain straight arms throughout.
- Aim for 6 to 10 reps per side.
Hanging Half Windmill Form & Visual
Hanging Half Windmill Benefits
- Builds hanging oblique strength
- Develops grip endurance
- Advanced hanging core exercise
- Progression toward full windshield wipers
- Builds rotational core power
- Develops body control while hanging
Hanging Half Windmill Muscles Worked
- Obliques (heavy)
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Forearms and grip
- Latissimus dorsi
Hanging Half Windmill Variations & Alternatives
- Lying Windshield Wiper
- Isometric Wipers
- Hanging Leg Raise
- Full Hanging Windshield Wiper
- Toes to Bar
