MWC
AbductorsBodyweightIntermediate

Windmills

Windmills — starting positionWindmills — end position
Primary muscles
Abductors
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Intermediate
Type
Pull

How to do the Windmills

  1. 1

    Lie on your back with your arms extended out to the sides and your legs straight. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    Lift one leg and quickly cross it over your body, attempting to touch the ground near the opposite hand.

  3. 3

    Return to the starting position, and repeat with the opposite leg. Continue to alternate for 10-20 repetitions.

Secondary muscles worked

GlutesHamstringsLower Back

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