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Flexibility exercise

Leg Swings (Side to Side)

How to do it

  1. Move into the stretch position slowly and with control.
  2. Hold the stretch at the point of mild tension, not pain.
  3. Breathe deeply and relax into the stretch.
  4. Hold for the prescribed duration.
  5. Release the stretch slowly.
  6. Repeat on the other side if applicable.

Muscles worked

Gluteus MaximusLargest gluteal muscle responsible for hip extension and external rotation. All Gluteus Maximus exercises
Biceps FemorisTwo-headed hamstring muscle responsible for knee flexion and hip extension. All Biceps Femoris exercises
CoreMuscles in the abdominal area, responsible for stabilizing the body and supporting movement. All Core exercises

Related Glutes exercises

Arm Swings (Horizontal)Arm Swings (Vertical)Clean DeadliftKettlebell Swing (Alternating)Kettlebell Swing (Single Arm)Kettlebell Swing (Two Arm)
Type
Flexibility
Primary muscles
Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, Core
Measured in
Reps