Leg swing
Also called front leg swing, side leg swing
- Works
- Front of the hip · iliopsoas and rectus femoris
- Back of the thigh · hamstrings
- Inner thigh · adductors
- Needs
- No equipment
Setup
Stand side-on to a wall and hold it with one hand.
Steps
- Swing the outside leg forward and back, letting it get a little higher each time.
- Keep your body tall and still.
- Then face the wall and swing the leg from side to side across your body.
- Change legs.
Breathing
Breathe out as you move. Breathe in as you come back.
Where you feel it
Loosening in the front, back and inside of the hip.
Common mistakes
- Kicking hard at the top.
- Leaning back as the leg rises.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.