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