Hanging Half Windmill Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Hanging Twisting Windmill
How to: Hanging Half Windmill
- Hang from a pull-up bar with a grip slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Engage your core and keep your body straight.
- Rotate your legs to one side while keeping your upper body stable.
- Return to the center and rotate to the other side.
- Repeat the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Allowing shoulders to hunch up towards your ears.
- Not engaging your core before lifting.
Modifications
- Perform the movement with feet on the ground to reduce difficulty.
- Bend your knees to modify the hanging position.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain stability.
- Control your movement speed to maximize muscle engagement.
- Practice proper form in a standing position before attempting the hanging variation.
Hanging Half Windmill Alternatives
Tags
core
waist
strength
obliques
hanging
intermediate