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🦴 Leg Swings (Forward & Lateral)

Dynamic warm-up swinging the leg forward/back, then side-to-side. Opens hips and primes the legs for running.

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How to do the Leg Swings (Forward & Lateral)

  1. Stand next to a wall, hand on it for balance
  2. Swing one leg forward and back like a pendulum (10-15 swings)
  3. Switch direction: swing the same leg side to side across your body
  4. Keep torso stable — movement comes from the hip
  5. Switch legs

Form tips

  • Start with small swings, build up
  • Keep core engaged
  • Great right before a run

Muscles worked

Hip flexors, Hamstrings, Adductors, Glute med

When to be cautious

  • Acute hip pain
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