Side to Side Leg Swings
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
Side to side leg swings are dynamic stretches that improve hip mobility, flexibility, and balance. This exercise prepares the lower body for physical activity and engages the core while loosening up the hip joints.
How to do it
- Stand beside a squat rack or another sturdy support, holding it lightly with one hand.
- Keep the supporting leg straight and swing the opposite leg out to the side.
- Swing the leg back across the body to the other side, keeping the movement smooth and controlled.
- Maintain an upright posture and engage the core throughout the exercise.
- Perform 10-15 swings per leg.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus
Secondary Adductor Longus Obliques Tensor Fasciae Latae
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