How to Do Floor Wiper Abs Exercises (300 Workout)

Floor wiper exercises can give you great-looking abs.

Getting great-looking abs is not easy. That's why movie-goers took notice when they saw so many cast members of the movie "300" with six-pack abs. The cast's workout is called the "300" Workout, and the exercise that helped them achieve their lean, muscular midsections is called the Floor Wiper. It's a challenging exercise that shouldn't be tried by people who are not accustomed to working their abs, nor should it be tried without a spotter. But for those looking for the next abdominal challenge, it can produce great results.

Things You'll Need

• Bar loaded with a comfortable level of weight

Instructions

1. Lie on your back, and lift the bar up as if you were going to bench press; this will add an extra challenge as well as a bit of shoulder work to the exercise. People who are new to weight-lifting should try this exercise with a lighter, more comfortable weight or with the bar only. You want these to add more weight to your back as you lift your legs; you shouldn't rock when doing the exercise. If you have trouble keeping your arms steady during this exercise, opt for a lighter weight.

2. Keep your arms steady. Tighten your abs and lift your heels from the ground. Lift your legs toward the bar to the right of your right hand, keeping your lower back against the floor the whole time.

3. Lower your legs back down to the starting position, but do not let your heels touch the ground. Then lift your legs toward the bar to the left of your left hand, again, keeping your lower back against the floor. Then slowly lower your legs again to the starting position. This is one repetition.

4. Repeat. To do a full "300" Workout, the exercise should be repeated 50 times, but beginners should be cautious and use their best judgment about how many repetitions they can do. You can always build up to the 50 reps as you build more muscle.

Tips & Warnings

• The 300 work out calls for you do to 50 reps of these while holding a 135 lb barbell. Make sure you're real tough before trying that level.

• You can also do this with any weights, just holding your fists up above you as if you were holding something.

• The "300" Workout calls for using a 135-pound bar, but this weight level should be tried only by people who can safely lift and hold this amount of weight steady for the duration of the workout. Do not push yourself to lift more than you can. Do not do more repetitions than you can safely do. Build up to the "300" Workout level.

References

• Men's Health: 300 Workout: Muscle Building Exercises Used by the Cast of the Movie