Mobility · New to it
Leg Swing
A relaxed forward and back swing of one leg, a dynamic warm-up for the front and back of your hips.
Demo by Skye, an AI coach.
- Works
- hip flexors, hamstrings; also glutes
- Kit
- Wall
- Dose
- 30 seconds each side
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Stand side-on to a wall with one hand on it for balance, weight on the leg nearest the wall.
While you move
- Swing loose from the hip
- Stand tall, don't twist
- Build height gradually
- Soft standing knee
Avoid
- Rounding your back to kick higher
- Forcing big swings from the first rep