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Isometric Wipers

How to do the Isometric Wipers with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

CompoundBody OnlyBeginnerPush
Primary muscles

Chest

Secondary

Abs, Shoulders, Triceps

Equipment

Body Only

Step by step

How to do the Isometric Wipers

  1. 1

    Assume a push-up position, supporting your weight on your hands and toes while keeping your body straight. Your hands should be just outside of shoulder width. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    Begin by shifting your body weight as far to one side as possible, allowing the elbow on that side to flex as you lower your body.

  3. 3

    Reverse the motion by extending the flexed arm, pushing yourself up and then dropping to the other side.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Every Isometric Wipers set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your chest volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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Where the Isometric Wipers fits

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FAQ

Isometric Wipers: common questions

What muscles does the Isometric Wipers work?

The Isometric Wipers primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Abs, Shoulders and Triceps as supporting muscles.

Is the Isometric Wipers suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Isometric Wipers is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.

What equipment do I need for the Isometric Wipers?

None. The Isometric Wipers is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.

Is the Isometric Wipers a compound or isolation exercise?

The Isometric Wipers is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.

How do I do the Isometric Wipers with correct form?

Assume a push-up position, supporting your weight on your hands and toes while keeping your body straight. Your hands should be just outside of shoulder width. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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