Exercise library
Leg Swing
Hamstrings · Mobility
Generic mobility demo. Follow the steps below for this exact exercise.
MobilityMobilityOne side at a time
Controlled front-to-back and side-to-side swings that warm up the hips before training.
- Difficulty
- Very easy
- Tracking
- Measured in time
Muscles worked
HamstringsGlutesQuads
Equipment
Bodyweight
How to do it
- Stand side on to a wall and rest one hand on it for balance.
- Swing the outside leg forward and back in a relaxed arc, keeping your torso tall.
- Do half the time front to back, then turn to face the wall and swing that leg side to side.
- Switch legs and repeat, keeping the swings smooth and controlled.
Coaching cues
- Start with small swings and let the range grow as the hip loosens.
- Keep your standing knee soft and your core lightly braced so your back stays still.