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Leg swings

MobilityMobilityDifficulty ★GymHome / bodyweightCourtPoolClass-style circuit
2.5 MET
≈ 31 kcal per 10 min at 75 kg

How to do it

  1. Hold a wall; swing one leg forward and back, then side to side.
  2. Gradually increase range.

Coaching cues

  • Tall torso
  • Controlled swing

Common mistakes

  • Arching the back

Muscles worked

front view of the muscular system
front
back view of the muscular system
back
  • Hip flexors
  • Hamstrings
  • Glutes
  • Adductors

Primary: Hip flexors, Hamstrings · Secondary: Glutes, Adductors

Equipment

None