Side-to-side Leg Swings
Description
This exercise involves standing with feet hip-width apart and swinging one leg side to side, keeping the torso stable. It helps to improve hip mobility and flexibility.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Side-to-side Leg Swings Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your hips.
- Shift your weight to your left foot and swing your right leg out to the side, keeping it straight.
- Swing your right leg back across your body to the left side, again keeping it straight.
- Repeat the swinging motion for 10-15 repetitions on one side.
- Switch sides and repeat the exercise with your left leg.
Side-to-side Leg Swings Form & Visual
Side-to-side Leg Swings Benefits
- Improves flexibility in the hamstrings and lower back
- Strengthens the core muscles
- Increases balance and coordination
- Helps to prevent lower back pain
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
Side-to-side Leg Swings Muscles Worked
- Abductor muscles
- Adductor muscles
- Gluteus medius muscle
- Quadriceps muscles
- Hamstring muscles
- Calf muscles
Side-to-side Leg Swings Variations & Alternatives
- front-to-back-leg-swings
- standing-hip-circles
- single-leg-deadlifts
- lateral-lunges
- curtsy-lunges
