FRONT LEG SWING

This is a dynamic warm up exercise for the hip and thigh muscles. You may hold onto a stable object with your hands for added balance. Raise one leg off of the ground in front of you and swing it back and forth. Slowly progress to increasing the range of motion as the muscles adapt to the change in length.

Muscles Involved:

• Superficial Front Line

  • Quadriceps

  • Iliopsoas

  • Rectus Abdominus

• Superficial Back Line

  • Gastrocnemius

  • Soleus

  • Hamstrings

• Gluteus Maximus

Related Conditions:

• Sport Specific Warm Up - Running, Soccer, Tennis, etc

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