6 Ways to Do Floor Wiper Abs Workout

Floor wipers can help keep your abdominal workout routine challenging. Variety in your exercise routine is essential to continually improving the way your body looks. Sit-ups, crunches and elbow-to-knee abdominal exercises are great to tone and tighten your stomach muscles. However, after doing these over and over, you may be ready for a new challenge. To do the floor wiper abdominal workout, start slowly. Incorporate the help of a certified trainer, if needed. He can help you perfect your form and prevent injuries.

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     Load a barbell with weight plates. Use minimal weights, if you are new to the exercise, so you can focus on your form. As an alternative, use just the barbell to start, and increase the weights gradually as you get stronger over time.
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     Lie down on your back and stretch out your legs. Lift the barbell in the air above your shoulders -- using a shoulder-width, overhand grip. Your palms must face away from your body. Keep your arms stretched and your elbows locked.
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     Raise your legs approximately 6 inches off the floor. Keep your legs together and your knees locked. Hold in your stomach, even if you may feel tempted to push it out.
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     Lift your legs with a controlled motion toward the left side of the barbell. Aim to reach the weight plates with your toes. Avoid swinging your legs and keep your upper body still. Bend your knees, if you are new to the exercise, but aim to eventually straighten them as you get stronger.
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     Lower your legs back to hover 6 inches above the floor. Repeat the exercise to the right side, to complete one repetition. Perform 12 repetitions to complete one set.
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     Perform a total of three sets of 12 repetitions. Rest for two minutes in between the sets.

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